Weather in December in Arequipa
Thinking about venturing to Arequipa this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Arequipa in December?
Arequipa is a region in Peru. December in Arequipa generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is mild in Cotahuasi at 13°C and pleasant in Arequipa at 18°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 9°C in Arequipa and 1°C in Cotahuasi.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Arequipa, check out the map below.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Arequipa with an average of 91 mm to high rainfall in Cotahuasi with 153 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Arequipa enjoys close to 292 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For a more detailed look at Arequipa's conditions throughout the year, check out our Arequipa climate page.
Where to go in Arequipa in December
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Peru, check out our Arequipa's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Arequipa?
Arequipa
In December Arequipa generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Cabanaconde
In December Cabanaconde generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Chivay
In December Chivay generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Yanque
In December Yanque generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Juliaca
In December Juliaca generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Arequipa, in Peru.
Is December the best time to visit Arequipa?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Arequipa, December might be a good time to visit Arequipa. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, May, June, July, August, September, October and November provide perfect weather in Arequipa. On the other hand, the months of January, February and March tend to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
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