Best Time to Visit Arequipa
Peru · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Arequipa are September, October and November, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Climate profile
Arequipa sees its warmest weather in October, when daytime highs average around 22°C, and its coolest in March (around 19°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 167mm — February is typically the wettest month (~51mm) and July the driest (~1mm).
Rainfall is spread fairly evenly through the year, so no single season is dramatically wetter than the rest.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 37 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19° / 12°C | 45mm | 🌟 Great |
| February | 19° / 13°C | 51mm | 🌟 Great |
| March | 19° / 12°C | 36mm | 🌟 Great |
| April | 19° / 11°C | 6mm | 🌟 Great |
| May | 20° / 9°C | 2mm | 🌟 Great |
| June | 20° / 8°C | 2mm | 🌟 Great |
| July | 20° / 8°C | 1mm | 🌟 Great |
| August | 21° / 9°C | 3mm | 🌟 Great |
| September | 22° / 10°C | 3mm | 🌟 Great |
| October | 22° / 11°C | 3mm | 🌟 Great |
| November | 22° / 12°C | 4mm | 🌟 Great |
| December | 21° / 12°C | 11mm | 🌟 Great |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Arequipa?
- Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Arequipa are September, October and November, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
- What is the hottest month in Arequipa?
- October is typically the hottest month in Arequipa, with average daytime highs around 22°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Arequipa?
- February is usually the wettest month, with around 51mm of precipitation.