When to go · Arequipa

Arequipa in January

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Mar (rain, cloudy volcano views).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C) / 10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C); average high / low
Rain days: 8
Crowds: Medium; Peru overall
Prices: Medium; Peru overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Arequipa

Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Mar (rain, cloudy volcano views).

January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

ArequipaHighs around 21 °C (70 °F), lows around 10 °C (50 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 70 °F (21 °C), lows around 50 °F (10 °C), rain on about 8 days
Arequipa and Colca, Peru · Arequipa, Colca Canyonrainy
Sunny most of the year; short summer rains Jan–Feb.

Peru overall: Andes rainy season: afternoon storms, landslide risk on the Machu Picchu line; Lima sunny.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Arequipa, side by side.

First month

Second month

January: Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Mar (rain, cloudy volcano views).

April: 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.