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Outdoor activities Potential

88/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

March, December, January

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Weather

12°C – 15°C

Avg Temp Range

Precipitation

Generally dry

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The best time to visit Arequipa for hiking is March, December, January, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable.

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Arequipa

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
85Excellent
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
14°28
February
76Good
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
14°42
March
88Excellent
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
14°31
April
65Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
14°3
May
65Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
13°0
June
65Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
13°0
July
65Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
13°0
August
65Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
12°1
September
65Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
13°1
October
65Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
14°2
November
65Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
14°2
December
88Excellent
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
15°12

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Arequipa

When is the best time to visit Arequipa for outdoor activities?

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The best time to visit Arequipa for outdoor activities is typically in March, December, January, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Arequipa?

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There is no distinct rainy season in Arequipa, making it a year-round destination for outdoor activities.

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