Monthly climate guide
Arequipa weather in December
With highs near 20°C (68°F) and lows around 7°C (44°F), December feels mild in Arequipa. Rainfall averages about 21 mm (fairly dry) and the sky is a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are about the same as November and about the same as January.
What stands out in December
- Evenings cool off sharply: the daily range is around 13°C, so pack a layer.
- Just 170 km apart, but Arequipa runs about 4°C warmer than Puno this month.
- This is rainy-season territory in Arequipa: short, heavy downpours are typical.
Avg high
20°C
68°F
Avg low
7°C
44°F
Rainfall
21 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
55%
relative
Sky
53%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
Arequipa weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°C / 66°F | 7°C / 44°F | 41 mm | 65% | 64% |
| February | 18°C / 65°F | 7°C / 44°F | 58 mm | 71% | 69% |
| March | 19°C / 66°F | 7°C / 44°F | 31 mm | 68% | 55% |
| April | 19°C / 67°F | 6°C / 42°F | 10 mm | 58% | 41% |
| May | 19°C / 66°F | 4°C / 39°F | 3 mm | 43% | 27% |
| June | 18°C / 65°F | 3°C / 38°F | 1 mm | 39% | 25% |
| July | 19°C / 65°F | 3°C / 38°F | 1 mm | 34% | 25% |
| August | 19°C / 67°F | 3°C / 38°F | 1 mm | 33% | 25% |
| September | 20°C / 69°F | 5°C / 40°F | 5 mm | 36% | 28% |
| October | 20°C / 69°F | 5°C / 42°F | 11 mm | 41% | 37% |
| November | 21°C / 69°F | 6°C / 43°F | 4 mm | 43% | 37% |
| December | 20°C / 68°F | 7°C / 44°F | 21 mm | 55% | 53% |
What to pack for December
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
Is December a good time to visit Arequipa?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Arequipa →Other Peru cities in December
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Arequipa in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Arequipa?
December is a reasonable time for Arequipa: highs around 20°C and about 21 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Arequipa in December?
Average highs are about 20°C (68°F) and average lows about 7°C (44°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Arequipa in December?
Arequipa typically gets around 21 mm of rain in December — fairly dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Arequipa (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.