What’s the climate like in Arequipa?
The current climate in Arequipa features temperatures ranging from a high of 26°C to a low of 19°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 22°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 8°C and in the warmer months around 16°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Arequipa in recent years was 33°C in June 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 0°C in January 2018.
On average, Arequipa receives 415 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
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Best time to visit Arequipa?
The best time to visit Arequipa for sunny weather is February through December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Arequipa. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Arequipa
The climate table of Arequipa shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 20 | 26 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 22 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 13 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 15 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 143 | 86 | 95 | 16 | 7,6 | 2,1 | 1,3 | 1,5 | 3,6 | 12 | 15 | 31 |
| UV Index | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 22°C
- Highest temperature: 26°C in February
- Lowest temperature: 19°C in October
- Precipitation: 415 mm per year, averaging 35 mm per month
- Driest months: 1,3 mm in July, 1,5 mm in August and 2,1 mm in June
- Wettest months: 143 mm in January, 95 mm in March and 86 mm in February
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Average Temperature per Month in Arequipa
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Arequipa, Peru. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Arequipa
This graph shows how much rainfall Arequipa, Peru, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Arequipa
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Arequipa, Peru. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Arequipa
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Arequipa, Peru. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Arequipa
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Arequipa, Peru, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Arequipa by Month
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