The weather in October in Arequipa

It's pleasantly warm in October in Arequipa with an average temperature of 19°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 18°C to a high of 20°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 7°C and 10°C.

Looking for great weather? October is a good time to be in Arequipa. The temperatures are nice, and there’s little chance of rain this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in October 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.

Temperature records

With 33°C in 2023, Arequipa reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 6°C in 2016. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -7°C to a highest value of 24°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In October, there is an average of 12 mm of precipitation, spread over 4 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,5 cm falls as snow in October. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in October for Arequipa

Click on any day in October 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.

October weather comparison

  Arequipa New York
Average temperature 19°C 21°C
Max. temperature 20°C 26°C
Min. temperature 7°C -5°C
Total precipitation 12 mm 119 mm
Rainy days 4 days 13 days
Total snowfall 0,5 cm 0 cm
Snowy days 1 day 0 days

Start of October

The month of October starts in Arequipa with mild temps, averaging around 19°C during the day and nights around 9°C.

Mid October

By mid-October, daytime temps rise to around 20°C, with nights around 9°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of October

By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Arequipa is around 19°C, while nighttime temps are about 9°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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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 October in Arequipa, Peru. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in October in Arequipa

Temperature in October in Arequipa over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October 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 October in Arequipa

Total precipitation in October in Arequipa over the years

Daily Snowfall in October in Arequipa

Snowfall in October in Arequipa per year

Daily UV index in October in Arequipa

This chart shows the average daily UV index in October 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.