Arequipa weather in January
Mild and comfortable, with regular rainfall. Average highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C, with around 16 rainy days expected throughout the month.
While January isn't our top-rated month for Arequipa, it has its own appeal — typically lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more local feel.
Average high
20°C
Average low
11°C
Rainy days
16 days
Best months to visit
May, June, August, September, October, November
What to do in Arequipa in January
Whatever the weather, Arequipa rewards curious visitors. Here are some of the best ways to spend your time:
Colca Canyon condor spotting at viewpoint Mirador
Monasterio de Santa Catalina convent self-guided tour
Arequipa culinary tour: rocoto relleno and local specialties
El Misti volcano trek: 5,822m peak climb 2 days
Toro Muerto petroglyphs rock art exploration
Valley of the Volcanoes geological tour and hiking
What to pack for January
Light layers work well — T-shirts and shorts for the day, a light jacket for evenings. Comfortable walking shoes are a must. Bring a compact umbrella just in case.
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January (you are here)
20C
Mild and comfortable, with regular rainfall.
February
20C
Mild and comfortable, with frequent heavy rain.
March
19C
Mild and comfortable, with regular rainfall.
April
21C
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.
Recommended
May
22C
Mild and comfortable, and mostly sunny skies.
Recommended
June
22C
Mild and comfortable, and mostly sunny skies.
July
22C
Mild and comfortable, and mostly sunny skies.
Recommended
August
23C
Mild and comfortable, and mostly sunny skies.
Recommended
September
23C
Mild and comfortable, and mostly sunny skies.
Recommended
October
23C
Mild and comfortable, and mostly sunny skies.
Recommended
November
23C
Mild and comfortable, and mostly sunny skies.
December
22C
Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.
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