Arequipa Weather, When to Go and Climate Information

(Arequipa, Peru)

The climate of Arequipa is one that is especially warm and rather dry, all through the year. Arequipa lies alongside the southernmost tip of Peru's Desert Coast and enjoys plenty of sunny weather, with daytime temperatures rarely dipping much below 20°C / 68°F or thereabouts.

However, by night, temperatures in Arequipa can drop sharply, particularly in June, July and August, when evening temperatures hover around 10°C / 50°F and can feel quite chilly. Therefore, you will need to consider the climate, seasonal weather and temperature fluctuations carefully when filling your suitcase, and pack accordingly.

Seasonal Climate Variations / When to Go

Typical of , the weather experienced in Arequipa can be divided loosely into two seasons - summer and the rest of the year. The summer months fall between January and March, when the climate is reliably hot, although also a little humid and sticky.

It is at this time of the year that local Peruvians head to the beaches, since at other times of the year, a grey coastal mist referred to as the 'garua' is commonplace. Whilst the summer in Arequipa is hot and sunny, this is also the wet season, when moderate rainfall is at its most likely, although precipitation rarely averages more than 25 mm / 1 inch or 35 mm / 1.4 inches per month.

Arequipa Weather and Climate Chart (Averages)

	Maximum	Minimum
January	23°C / 73°F	15°C / 59°F
February	24°C / 75°F	16°C / 61°F
March	24°C / 75°F	16°C / 61°F
April	23°C / 73°F	14°C / 57°F
May	22°C / 72°F	12°C / 54°F
June	20°C / 68°F	11°C / 52°F
July	19°C / 66°F	10°C / 50°F
August	20°C / 68°F	11°C / 52°F
September	21°C / 70°F	12°C / 54°F
October	21°C / 70°F	12°C / 54°F
November	22°C / 72°F	13°C / 55°F
December	23°C / 73°F	14°C / 57°F