The weather in January in Arequipa
It's pleasantly warm in January in Arequipa with an average temperature of 20°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 19°C to a high of 22°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 13°C and 14°C.
Looking for sun? January isn’t a good month to be in Arequipa. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Arequipa, Peru. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Rainfall amount
In January, there is an average of 143 mm of precipitation, spread over 18 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in January for Arequipa
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Arequipa. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
Arequipa | New York | |
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Average temperature | 20°C | 5°C |
Max. temperature | 22°C | 11°C |
Min. temperature | 13°C | -5°C |
Total precipitation | 143 mm | 97 mm |
Rainy days | 18 days | 12 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Arequipa with mild temps, averaging around 21°C during the day and nights around 14°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps drop to around 20°C, with nights around 14°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Arequipa is around 21°C, while nighttime temps are about 14°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in January in Arequipa, Peru. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in Arequipa
Temperature in January in Arequipa over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January 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.
Daily Precipitation in January in Arequipa
Total precipitation in January in Arequipa over the years
Daily UV index in January in Arequipa
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Arequipa, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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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.