Arequipa weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Arequipa, Peru. Like most weather services, we show Arequipa at one spot: Arequipa, its largest city. At 4:45 PM local time it was clear and 19°C (67°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Apr–Nov.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 4%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–NovOff season Jan–Feb
About Arequipa weather
Is it raining in Arequipa right now?
No. It’s clear and 19° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Arequipa this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 23–24° and lows of 10–14°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Arequipa lately?
In the past 7 days, Arequipa had 2 rainy days and 17.5 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Arequipa?
For the coming week, bring a warm layer for the evenings.
Arequipa weather by month
When is the best time to visit Arequipa?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Arequipa is Apr–Nov, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jan–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 17°C (63°F) in July to 20°C (67°F) in October.
What is the rainiest month in Arequipa?
February is the wettest month, with about 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain on average. June is the driest, with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Arequipa?
October is the warmest, with average highs of 20°C (67°F) and lows of 4°C (39°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 17°C (63°F) and lows of 2°C (35°F).
Does Arequipa have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is February at about 47 mm (1.9 in).
Arequipa weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Arequipa), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Arequipa
Weather can differ a lot within Arequipa: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arequipa | Apr–Nov | None | 17–20°C | 148 mm |
| Ciudad Satelite | Apr–Nov | None | 17–20°C | 148 mm |
| Selva Alegre | Apr–Nov | None | 17–20°C | 148 mm |
| Cono Norte | Apr–Nov | None | 20–22°C | 98 mm |
| Jacobo Hunter | Apr–Nov | None | 17–20°C | 148 mm |
| Mollendo | Year-round | None | 19–24°C | 82 mm |
| El Pedregal | Year-round | None | 19–24°C | 98 mm |
| Camaná | Year-round | None | 19–24°C | 98 mm |