Weather in May in Arequipa
Considering a trip to Arequipa this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Arequipa in May?
Arequipa is a region in Peru. May in Arequipa generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from mild in Cotahuasi at 12°C to pleasant in Arequipa at 19°C. At night it cools down to 6°C in Arequipa and -3°C in Cotahuasi.
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In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Arequipa with an average of 12 mm to moderate rainfall in Cotahuasi with 36 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Arequipa enjoys approximately 288 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For a closer look at May's conditions in Arequipa, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Arequipa's yearly weather, check out our Arequipa climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Arequipa?
Arequipa
In May Arequipa generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Cabanaconde
In May Cabanaconde generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Chivay
In May Chivay generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Yanque
In May Yanque generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Juliaca
In May Juliaca generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Arequipa?
We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Arequipa. Typically, the climate in Arequipa is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
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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