Weather in January in Arequipa
Planning a journey to Arequipa this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Arequipa in January?
Arequipa is a region in Peru. January in Arequipa generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Cotahuasi at 12°C to mild in Arequipa at 17°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 9°C in Arequipa and 2°C in Cotahuasi.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Chivay with an average of 203 mm to heavy rainfall in Cotahuasi with 255 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 221 hours of sunshine in Arequipa. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For specific regional insights in Arequipa for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Arequipa climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Arequipa?
Arequipa
In January Arequipa generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Cabanaconde
In January Cabanaconde generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Chivay
In January Chivay generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Yanque
In January Yanque generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Juliaca
In January Juliaca generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Arequipa?
In our opinion, January may not be the ideal time to visit Arequipa due to the typically poor weather in Arequipa.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, July, August, September, October and November offering mostly perfect weather in Arequipa. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and March tend to be poor.
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