Arequipa

Arequipa Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Arequipa, Peru in January.

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Arequipa Cabanaconde Chivay Yanque

Planning a journey to Arequipa, Peru this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Arequipa in January

Arequipa, Peru is a region in Peru. January in Arequipa generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Cotahuasi at 12°C (54°F) to mild in Arequipa at 17°C (63°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C (48°F) in Arequipa and 2°C (36°F) in Cotahuasi.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Arequipa, Peru, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Arequipa with an average of 22 mm (0.9 in) to heavy rainfall in Cotahuasi with 255 mm (10 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Arequipa sees close to 221 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Arequipa by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Arequipa — and find the best time to visit. (based on Arequipa)

January17°C (63°F) February16°C (61°F) March16°C (61°F) April18°C (64°F) May19°C (66°F) June19°C (66°F) This monthJuly19°C (66°F) August19°C (66°F) September20°C (68°F) October20°C (68°F) November20°C (68°F) December18°C (64°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Arequipa in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Arequipa.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Arequipa

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Arequipa, Peru?

Temperature range in Arequipa (January)

Precipitation variation in Arequipa (January)

Arequipa

In January Arequipa generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
292 hours
221 hours
190 hours
Monthly rainfall
15 mm (0.6 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
25 mm (1 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
7 days
7 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Arequipa →

Cabanaconde

In January Cabanaconde generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly rainfall
117 mm (4.6 in)
204 mm (8 in)
234 mm (9.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
13 days
24 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Cabanaconde →

Chivay

In January Chivay generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly rainfall
137 mm (5.4 in)
203 mm (8 in)
227 mm (8.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
15 days
25 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Chivay →

Yanque

In January Yanque generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly rainfall
134 mm (5.3 in)
204 mm (8 in)
228 mm (9 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
15 days
25 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Yanque →

Juliaca

In January Juliaca generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
152 mm (6 in)
208 mm (8.2 in)
213 mm (8.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
16 days
23 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
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Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Arequipa in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Arequipa 17°C (63°F) 9°C (48°F) 22 mm (0.9 in)
Cabanaconde 13°C (55°F) 3°C (37°F) 204 mm (8 in)
Chivay 13°C (55°F) 1°C (34°F) 203 mm (8 in)
Yanque 12°C (54°F) 1°C (34°F) 204 mm (8 in)
Juliaca 16°C (61°F) 6°C (43°F) 208 mm (8.2 in)
Coporaque 13°C (55°F) 1°C (34°F) 203 mm (8 in)

Arequipa weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Arequipa, Peru in January?

January in Arequipa, Peru brings pleasant weather. In Arequipa, daytime temperatures are typically around 17°C (63°F) and nighttime lows hover near 9°C (48°F).

What is the average temperature in Arequipa, Peru in January?

In Arequipa, the average daytime high in January is 17°C (63°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 9°C (48°F).

Does Arequipa, Peru get a lot of rain in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Arequipa, Peru during January, with Arequipa averaging close to 22 mm (0.9 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Arequipa, Peru?

In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Arequipa, Peru due to the typically poor weather in Arequipa.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Arequipa.

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