February could be a good time to visit Arequipa, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +64°F, and there are typically 0 sunny days in February. However, expect about 28 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 199 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
February is usually the coldest month of the year in Arequipa;
February is usually the wettest month of the year in Arequipa;
Average weather
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+64°F
Avg. max. temperature
+46°F
Min.
+77°F
Max.
199 mm
Total precipitation
74%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
0 ⛅️
Cloudy
28 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Arequipa has OK weather in February.
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Average temperature in Arequipa in February
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Arequipa for February based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in February is +64°F with a maximum of +70°F and a minimum of +52°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 50% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +61°F to +70°F.
Is Arequipa warm or cold in February?
Arequipa is typically mild in February.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +66°F to +64°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +54°F to +54°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
February is the coldest month in Arequipa, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Arequipa in February
Arequipa weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
January
February
March
Avg. temperature
+66°F
+64°F
+64°F
Min. temperature
+43°F
+46°F
+46°F
Max. temperature
+77°F
+77°F
+73°F
Rainfall
178 mm
199 mm
177 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
69%
74%
72%
Air pressure
1015 HPa
1015 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
1
0
0
Cloudy days
1
0
0
Rainy days
29
28
30
Snowy days
0
0
0
February weather is still as ok as in January.It’s getting colder in February. From +66°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +64°F.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 178 mm to 199 mm.Humidity rises from 69% to 74%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 1 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 1 sunny days in January to 0 in February.
March brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Arequipa in February based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 2 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Arequipa is gradually increasing during February, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Arequipa based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in February is about 240 mm, with a 100% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 27 mm, which is moderate rain.February is a pretty wet month with over 28 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
February is one of the rainiest months in Arequipa, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Arequipa wettest month is February, where a typical day has a 100% chance of precipitation and 199 mm of rainfall per day. June, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 1 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last February in Arequipa?
This is the weather in Arequipa in February 2024:
1 February
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+60°F
2 February
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+63°F
3 February
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+62°F
4 February
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+65°F
5 February
🌧️
+62°F
6 February
🌧️
+61°F
7 February
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+65°F
8 February
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+67°F
9 February
🌧️
+67°F
10 February
🌧️
+65°F
11 February
🌧️
+66°F
12 February
🌧️
+67°F
13 February
🌧️
+66°F
14 February
🌧️
+68°F
15 February
🌧️
+64°F
16 February
🌧️
+62°F
17 February
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+65°F
18 February
🌧️
+65°F
19 February
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+68°F
20 February
🌧️
+66°F
21 February
🌧️
+65°F
22 February
🌧️
+65°F
23 February
🌧️
+64°F
24 February
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+66°F
25 February
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+66°F
26 February
🌧️
+66°F
27 February
🌧️
+66°F
28 February
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+70°F
In February 2024 Arequipa had 0 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 24 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +64°F, with an absolute maximum of +70°F and a minimum of +61°F. The average humidity was 81%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 39%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in February?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Arequipa climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Arequipa in February has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+65°F) and the highest in 2024 (+70°F). The driest year was 1992 with only 426 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1985 with 1239 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Arequipa in February:
Is February a good time to visit Arequipa?
It’s always a good time to visit Arequipa, but the weather is changeable in February, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Arequipa in February?
February has mild temperatures in Arequipa. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Arequipa rainy in February?
Arequipa is often rainy in February. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Arequipa in February?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Arequipa in February, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Arequipa, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
