Arequipa in January
5.3out of 10
Not the best time
Mild: highs around 17°C. Very wet: about 27 rainy days.
17°CAvg high
10°CAvg low
27Rainy days (199 mm)
12:53 hDaylight
05:29Sunrise · 18:22 Sunset
Why this score
- Mild: highs around 17°C
- Very wet: about 27 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- Layers you can add or remove
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in January varies a lot between years (±3.8 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
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
How hot is Arequipa in January?
Daytime highs average 17°C and nights about 10°C.
When is the best time to visit Arequipa?
The best months are September, June, August, July.