Which is the hottest month in Arequipa?

The hottest time of year in Arequipa is normally February. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 27°C with moderate heat and humidity.

Does it ever rain in Arequipa?

It never rains much in Arequipa but August usually has the most rain with an average of 3mm. There are normally 2 days in August with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Arequipa?

The sunniest time of year in Arequipa is normally April with bright sunshine on average for 59% of daylight hours; that's 7 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Arequipa?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Arequipa in February when the water temperature reaches 21°C.

Best time to visit Arequipa

Q: When is the best time to visit Arequipa?

The best times to visit Arequipa, Peru are in March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 8 hours or more.

The best times to visit Arequipa, Peru are in March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December based on our default weather conditions. Update your weather preferences to see which months best match.

Arequipa by month

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When is the best time to visit Arequipa?

The best times to visit Arequipa, Peru are in March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 72 - 86°F [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 8 hours or more [remove]

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Jan
4.5
Feb
5
Mar
5
Apr
5
May
5
Jun
4.5
Jul
5
Aug
5
Sep
5
Oct
5
Nov
5
Dec

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Max Day Temperature (°F)

72
Jan
72
Feb
72
Mar
73
Apr
72
May
72
Jun
70
Jul
72
Aug
72
Sep
72
Oct
72
Nov
73
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

7
Jan
7
Feb
8
Mar
9
Apr
9
May
10
Jun
10
Jul
10
Aug
10
Sep
10
Oct
10
Nov
9
Dec

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Monthly rainfall

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Heat & humidity

The weather guide for Peru (Arequipa) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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