Arequipa
City in Peru
Arequipa is a city in Peru with a population of about 1 million people. Located 764 km from the capital, Lima, it is known for landmarks such as the Monastery of Santa Catalina de Siena and the Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa.
What to see
The city features two prominent religious sites: the Monastery of Santa Catalina de Siena and the Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa.
When to go
The city experiences a temperate climate throughout the year, with daily highs ranging between 19 °C and 22 °C. May through August are the driest months, with almost no rain and daily highs around 20 °C to 21 °C. The rainy season occurs from January to March, seeing about 9 to 10 days of rain per month.
Getting there
The city is served by Rodríguez Ballón International Airport, which is located 7 km away.
Top sights in Arequipa
Weather by month
The warmest month is October, with an average high of 22 °C. The wettest is February, with about 53 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 |
| Average low, °C | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 |
| Rainfall, mm | 47 | 53 | 37 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 11 |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Arequipa (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.