When to go · Arequipa
Arequipa in April
Great month. Inside Arequipa's best window: Apr–Nov (dry, clear); May–Sep coolest nights.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Great
- Temperature
- 22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) / 10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 2
- Crowds
- Medium
- Peru overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Peru overall
Verdict
Inside Arequipa's best window: Apr–Nov (dry, clear); May–Sep coolest nights.
Is another month better than April?
No other month rates higher than April for Arequipa in this guide.
Weather in April
- ArequipaHighs around 22 °C (72 °F), lows around 10 °C (50 °F), rain on about 2 daysHighs around 72 °F (22 °C), lows around 50 °F (10 °C), rain on about 2 days
- Arequipa and Colca, Peru · Arequipa, Colca Canyonbest weather
Sunny most of the year; short summer rains Jan–Feb.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Peru overall
- Medium
- Prices · Peru overall
- Medium
Peru overall: Shoulder season: green and mostly dry; Easter crowds in Cusco and Ayacucho.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Arequipa, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Great
May: Great
Daytime high
Apr: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
May: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Night low
Apr: 10 °C (50 °F)50 °F (10 °C)
May: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 2
May: 1 (better)
Crowds
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Prices
Apr: Medium
May: Medium
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
May: 0
April: Inside Arequipa's best window: Apr–Nov (dry, clear); May–Sep coolest nights.
May: Inside Arequipa's best window: Apr–Nov (dry, clear); May–Sep coolest nights.
Arequipa: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings