Climate normals · 1970–2000
Arequipa Climate
Arequipa is a city in Peru (04) with a population of about 1,195,700. Its average annual temperature is 14.9°C (59°F), with roughly 78 mm of rain per year.
14.9°C
Avg Temp
78
Precip (mm/yr)
Jan
Hottest Month
Jun
Coldest Month
Arequipa Climate
Arequipa has an average annual temperature of 14.9°C (59°F) and receives about 78 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is June. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
14.9°C
Avg Temp
78
Precip (mm/yr)
Jan
Hottest Month
Jun
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 16° / 60° | 23 mm |
| February | 15° / 60° | 26 mm |
| March | 15° / 60° | 20 mm |
| April | 15° / 59° | 1 mm |
| May | 15° / 58° | 0 mm |
| June | 14° / 57° | 0 mm |
| July | 14° / 57° | 0 mm |
| August | 14° / 58° | 2 mm |
| September | 15° / 59° | 1 mm |
| October | 15° / 59° | 0 mm |
| November | 15° / 59° | 1 mm |
| December | 16° / 60° | 4 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Arequipa
The most comfortable months to visit Arequipa are typically December, October and November, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is January (around 22°C high). The coldest is June (near 6°C low). February is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Arequipa are typically December, October and November, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Arequipa, Peru has an average annual temperature of 14.9°C and about 78 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is June.
In January, the hottest month, daily highs in Arequipa average about 22°C (71°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.