AI-generatedArequipa at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Dec
- Warmest month
- Oct · 22°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,680 h
- Rain a year
- 296 mm
- Climate
- Mountain
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Elevation
- 2,397 m
Climate in Arequipa
Arequipa has a mountain climate: summers are fresh, winters cold and snowy. October is the warmest month with average highs of 22 °C, while February is the coolest at 18 °C. With around 2,680 hours of sunshine a year, Arequipa is sunny; November is the sunniest month with 9.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – December
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 16°
- Midday, 13:00: about 21°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 20°
- Evening, 20:00: about 16°
- Night, 23:00: about 14°
05:1817:45
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:05–05:47 · evening 17:16–17:58
- Blue hour
- Morning 04:57–05:05 · evening 17:58–18:07
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Arequipa in October?
In October, Arequipa is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Arequipa.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 27 min05:18 – 17:45
- UV index
- 15 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 43 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC−5America/Lima
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %98 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
Sunshine hours in Arequipa
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 8.9 of 12.4 hours of daylight in Arequipa, 72 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Arequipa
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 15 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in November (UV 15).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 10 min
- Light brown skin
- about 15 min
- Olive skin
- about 20 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Arequipa: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Arequipa has about one rainy day with 4 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Arequipa
How breezy and how cloudy Arequipa is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Arequipa typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 43 % of the sky over Arequipa: mostly sunny, with about 8.9 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Arequipa
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
CoolOctober: nights around 11°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in July (8°), the warmest in February (12°).
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 66 | 18° | 12° | 5.1 h | 14 | 70 |
| FebruaryFeb | 56 | 18° | 12° | 4.5 h | 17 | 100 |
| MarchMar | 66 | 18° | 12° | 5.1 h | 14 | 66 |
| AprilApr | 89 | 19° | 11° | 6.7 h | 6 | 24 |
| MayMay | 97 | 20° | 9° | 8.0 h | 2 | 6 |
| JuneJun | 97 | 20° | 9° | 8.0 h | 0 | 1 |
| JulyJul | 97 | 20° | 8° | 8.1 h | 0 | 2 |
| AugustAug | 98 | 21° | 9° | 8.4 h | 1 | 4 |
| SeptemberSep | 99 | 21° | 10° | 8.7 h | 1 | 3 |
| OctoberOct | 100 | 22° | 11° | 8.9 h | 1 | 4 |
| NovemberNov | 100 | 21° | 12° | 9.0 h | 1 | 3 |
| DecemberDec | 94 | 20° | 12° | 7.3 h | 4 | 15 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
16.40° S, 71.54° W · 2,397 m · America/Lima
Best time to visit Arequipa
The best time to visit Arequipa is from April to December. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to December. Rain is most frequent from January to March; the wettest month is February with 100 mm.
Arequipa through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Arequipa in spring
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 21–22 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
Arequipa in summer
Dec – Feb
Good
- 18–20 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Arequipa in autumn
Mar – May
Excellent
- 18–20 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 21 rainy days in all
Arequipa in winter
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 20–21 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Arequipa for you.
Your best months: September – November
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Arequipa
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and November bring similar holiday weather to Arequipa (score 100 and 100). In November, days are 1 °C cooler than in October.
| Month | October | November |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 100 | 100 |
| Day high | 22° | 21° |
| Night low | 11° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 8.9 h | 9.0 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 |
| Rainfall | 4 mm | 3 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – Dec
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jan – Mar
12 or more rainy days
Arequipa month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
66January18° · 5 h
In January, Arequipa is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 70 mm in total. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Arequipa.
Arequipa in January56February18° · 5 h
In February, Arequipa is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 100 mm. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Arequipa.
Arequipa in February66March18° · 5 h
In March, Arequipa is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 66 mm. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Arequipa.
Arequipa in March89April19° · 7 h
In April, Arequipa is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 24 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Arequipa.
Arequipa in April97May20° · 8 h
In May, Arequipa is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Arequipa.
Arequipa in May97June20° · 8 h
In June, Arequipa is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Arequipa.
Arequipa in June97July20° · 8 h
In July, Arequipa is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Arequipa.
Arequipa in July98August21° · 8 h
In August, Arequipa is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Arequipa.
Arequipa in August99September21° · 9 h
In September, Arequipa is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Arequipa.
Arequipa in September100October22° · 9 h
In October, Arequipa is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Arequipa.
Arequipa in October100November21° · 9 h
In November, Arequipa is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Arequipa.
Arequipa in November94December20° · 7 h
In December, Arequipa is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 15 mm in total. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Arequipa.
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Arequipa vs. La Rinconada
In October Arequipa has the better holiday weather (score 100 vs. 7). During the day La Rinconada is 17 °C cooler than Arequipa. La Rinconada gets 4 fewer hours of sunshine a day.
| in October | Arequipa | La Rinconada |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 100 | 7 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 5° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 23 |
| Best time | Apr – Dec | Jun – Jul |
Through the year
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Planning a trip to Arequipa
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Arequipa in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Arequipa has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 80).
- 82
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 19 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 97
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 20 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 98
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 20 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 100
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 80
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 19 °C by day
- 6.2 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 12 h 45 min
- Distance
- 10,180 km
- Time zone
- UTC−5
- Jet lag
- About 4 days (6 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Arequipa
When is the best time to visit Arequipa?
The best time to visit Arequipa is from April to December. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Arequipa?
October is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 11 °C. February is the coolest month at 18 °C.
When does it rain most in Arequipa?
Rain is most frequent from January to March; the wettest month is February with 100 mm. The driest month is June with 1 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Arequipa get?
Arequipa gets around 2,680 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is November with 9.0 hours a day; in February there are 4.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Arequipa in?
Arequipa uses the time zone America/Lima, at UTC−5 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Arequipa?
A nonstop flight from London to Arequipa takes about 12 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 10,180 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Arequipa?
Arequipa has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 100) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 80). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 82, May half-term 97, Summer holidays 98, October half-term 100, Christmas holidays 80.
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