Best time to visit Arequipa

Q: When is the best time to visit Arequipa?

The best time to visit Arequipa is June, July, August, September, October and November based on the following average weather conditions. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which is the hottest month in Arequipa?

The hottest time of year in Arequipa is normally April. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 23°C.

Q: Does it ever rain in Arequipa?

It never rains much in Arequipa but February usually has the most rain with an average of 36mm. There are normally 23 days in February with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in Arequipa?

The sunniest time of year in Arequipa is normally July with bright sunshine on average for 87% of daylight hours; that's 10 hours of sunshine per day.

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When is the best time to visit Arequipa?

The best time to visit Arequipa is June, July, August, September, October and November based on the following average weather conditions.

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Which is the hottest month in Arequipa?

The hottest time of year in Arequipa is normally April. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 23°C.

Does it ever rain in Arequipa?

It never rains much in Arequipa but February usually has the most rain with an average of 36mm. There are normally 23 days in February with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Arequipa?

The sunniest time of year in Arequipa is normally July with bright sunshine on average for 87% of daylight hours; that's 10 hours of sunshine per day.

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