When to go · Arequipa

Arequipa in March

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: 7
Crowds: Low; Peru overall
Prices: Low; Peru overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Arequipa

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

March 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 7 daysHighs around 70 °F (21 °C), lows around 50 °F (10 °C), rain on about 7 days
Arequipa and Colca, Peru · Arequipa, Colca Canyonfine
Sunny most of the year; short summer rains Jan–Feb.

Peru overall: Rains ease late; green valleys; Holy Week may fall here (check).

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

First month

Second month

March: 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.