Best Time to Visit Arequipa: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Arequipa: September, June, August, July.
- Best months for Arequipa: September, June, August, July.
- Peak season is September, June, August. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: May, July, October, November. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: March, February, January.
- The least pleasant month is February (score 5.2).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°C | 10°C | 199 mm | 27 | – | – | 5.3 |
| February | 17°C | 10°C | 227 mm | 27 | – | – | 5.2 |
| March | 17°C | 10°C | 183 mm | 28 | – | – | 5.3 |
| April | 18°C | 9°C | 59 mm | 14 | – | – | 6.6 |
| May | 20°C | 8°C | 6 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.5 |
| June | 20°C | 7°C | 1 mm | 0 | – | – | 8.7 |
| July | 19°C | 6°C | 1 mm | 0 | – | – | 8.6 |
| August | 20°C | 7°C | 2 mm | 1 | – | – | 8.7 |
| September | 21°C | 9°C | 3 mm | 1 | – | – | 8.8 |
| October | 21°C | 10°C | 7 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.6 |
| November | 20°C | 10°C | 12 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.4 |
| December | 19°C | 10°C | 63 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.9 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Arequipa?
The best months are September, June, August, July.
When is the rainy season in Arequipa?
The wettest months are March, February, January.