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PeruThe climate of 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.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Arequipa, Peru.
Temperature records
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.
Rainfall amount
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.
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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 |
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Arequipa, Peru. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Arequipa
Yearly Temperature in Arequipa
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Arequipa, Peru. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Arequipa
Total Yearly Precipitation in Arequipa
UV index chart
This chart 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.
Average UV Index per Month in Arequipa
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Average weather in Arequipa by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Arequipa. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.