When is the best time to go to Arequipa?

When is the best time to go to Arequipa? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The best months for good weather in Arequipa are January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December
  • On average, the warmest months are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December
  • Arequipa has dry periods in May, June, July, August and September
  • The coldest months are June and July
  • February is the rainiest month


Annual weather in Arequipa

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Weather details in Arequipa month by month

To get all the information about the climate and weather in Arequipa for a specific month, click on the corresponding link below:

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Weather and climate in Arequipa

Arequipa enjoys a cold desert climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Arequipa is 67°F (ranging from 65°F in february to 70°F in october). Annual rainfall is 21.9in, with a minimum of 0.1in in august and a maximum of 6.9in in february.
  • In the month of january the climate is beautiful. It is for example 65°F as maximum temperature in january and it rains in january about 5.4in.
  • In february the climate is not good, but still OK. In average, on the morning it is 56°F and you can expect to have 6.9in of rainfall/month during this period.
  • Between the months of march and december the climate is favorable. The temperature rises to 67°F and, in december, 3 days of rain are expected.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Arequipa

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Arequipa: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Arequipa

Find out when Arequipa has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Arequipa

  • Very low season in Arequipa
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: January, February, March and June.
  • Low season in Arequipa
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: April, May and November.
  • High season in Arequipa
    The number of visitors to Arequipa is high in: October and December.
  • Peak season in Arequipa
    The largest number of tourists visiting Arequipa is during: July, August and September.

Figure: Visitor index for Arequipa month by month



Best time for low prices in Arequipa

Average prices of hotels in Arequipa month by month

Generally, January is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Arequipa. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, September is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price of hiring a car in Arequipa

On average, it costs $ 45 per day to hire a car in Arequipa. This price varies by $ 1.1 depending on the month. In january, hiring a car costs an average of $ 44 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in june is $ 45.

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