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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

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Arequipa on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

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.

Arequipa
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
20°C 
9°C 
311 hours 
29 mm 
3 days 
18°C 
9°C 
292 hours 
91 mm 
6 days 
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18°C 
7°C 
3,341 hours 
909 mm 
59 days 
poor 
Climate in Arequipa

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.

Cabanaconde
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
16°C 
2°C 
52 mm 
6 days 
15°C 
3°C 
117 mm 
10 days 
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14°C 
1°C 
1077 mm 
89 days 
Climate in Cabanaconde

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.

Chivay
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
15°C 
0°C 
68 mm 
7 days 
14°C 
1°C 
137 mm 
12 days 
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13°C 
-1°C 
1110 mm 
98 days 
Climate in Chivay

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.

Yanque
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
15°C 
1°C 
66 mm 
7 days 
14°C 
1°C 
134 mm 
12 days 
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13°C 
-1°C 
1111 mm 
98 days 
Climate in Yanque

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.

Juliaca
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
19°C 
5°C 
85 mm 
8 days 
18°C 
6°C 
152 mm 
13 days 
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17°C 
3°C 
1113 mm 
102 days 
Climate in Juliaca

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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