Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa
The Basilica Cathedral of Arequipa is a Catholic cathedral and a part of the cultural heritage of Peru. It is one of the 24 most looked-up sights in the country on this site.
Planning a visit
The cathedral is located 7 km from Rodríguez Ballón International Airport and 764 km from Lima. Visitors can combine a trip here with a visit to the Monastery of Santa Catalina de Siena, which is 0.3 km away. The basilica, museum, and towers are open Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 17:00 and are closed on Sundays. Admission is S/10, with a required guided tour costing an additional S/5 tip. Wheelchair access is limited.
Dryer weather occurs from May to November, with very few rainy days. The warmest months are October, with a high of 22 °C, and August and September, with highs of 21 °C. The rainiest period is between January and March, when daily highs are around 19 °C and there are about 10 rainy days per month.
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 this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
