Climate in Arequipa: when to go

Climate in Arequipa: when to go

Annual average climate in Arequipa

Below is an overview of the climatic averages throughout the year in Arequipa:

  • Minimum annual temperature: 9°C
  • Average annual temperature: 16°C
  • Maximum annual temperature: 22°C
  • Precipitation: 61 mm/month (with 13 rainy days/month)

Monthly climate normals

Min / Max Precipitation
January 10 ° / 21 ° -
february 10 ° / 21 ° 61mm / 13 days
March 10 ° / 21 ° -
April 9 ° / 22 ° -
may 8 ° / 22 ° -
June 7 ° / 22 ° -
July 7 ° / 21 ° -
August 7 ° / 22 ° -
September 8 ° / 22 ° -
October 9 ° / 22 ° -
November 9 ° / 22 ° -
December 10 ° / 21 ° -

Weather forecasts were calculated from data from the AREQUIPA weather station. This station is located in Peru, 8 km from Arequipa and is located at an altitude of 2520 meters.





The best time to go, and the one to avoid

We also provide some details that should allow you to choose the best time to stay in Arequipa, or the worst months.


Which are the hottest months in Arequipa?

In Arequipa, the months of the year with the highest maximum temperatures are:
June (with 22°C), September (with 22°C), April (with 22°C), …

What are the coldest months?

The months of the year that register the lowest average temperatures in Arequipa are:
July (with 14°C), August (with 15°C), June (with 15°C), …


Which are the driest months in Arequipa?

In Arequipa, the months of the year with the fewest rainy days are:
february (with 13 rainy days/month), …

What are the rainiest months?

The months with the most rainy days in Arequipa are:
february (with 13 rainy days/month), …

What is the weather around?

Nearby cities with a similar climate

Other cities near Arequipa could have a very similar climate:
Yura (22 km from Arequipa),

Around Arequipa

You might also be interested in these cities:
Juliaca (180 km from Arequipa),…

In Peru

Check the climate forecasts for other major cities in Peru:
Lima (765 km from Arequipa), Trujillo (1229 km), Chiclayo (1401 km), Iquitos (1419 km), Piura (1593 km), Cuzco (323 km), Pucallpa (950 km) , Tacna (à 225 km), Juliaca (à 180 km), Huánuco (à 881 km), …

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