January could be a good time to visit Arequipa, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +66°F, and there are typically 1 sunny days in January. However, expect about 29 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 178 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+66°F
Avg. max. temperature
+43°F
Min.
+77°F
Max.
178 mm
Total precipitation
69%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
1 ⛅️
Cloudy
29 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Arequipa has OK weather in January.
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Average temperature in Arequipa in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Arequipa for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in January is +66°F with a maximum of +72°F and a minimum of +46°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +61°F to +61°F.
Is Arequipa warm or cold in January?
Arequipa is typically mild in January.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +68°F to +66°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.
January is one of the coolest months in Arequipa, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Arequipa in January
Arequipa weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+68°F
+66°F
+64°F
Min. temperature
+41°F
+43°F
+46°F
Max. temperature
+79°F
+77°F
+77°F
Rainfall
75 mm
178 mm
199 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
55%
69%
74%
Air pressure
1015 HPa
1015 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
6
1
0
Cloudy days
4
1
0
Rainy days
20
29
28
Snowy days
0
0
0
January typically has worse weather conditions compared to December.It’s getting colder in January. From +68°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +66°F.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 75 mm to 178 mm.Humidity rises from 55% to 69%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 1 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 6 sunny days in December to 1 in January.
February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Arequipa in January 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 decreasing during January, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Arequipa based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in January is about 115 mm, with a 77% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 13 mm, which is considered light rain.January is a pretty wet month with over 24 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
January 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 January in Arequipa?
This is the weather in Arequipa in January 2024:
1 January
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+60°F
2 January
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+62°F
3 January
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+65°F
4 January
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+64°F
5 January
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+65°F
6 January
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+66°F
7 January
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+69°F
8 January
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+68°F
9 January
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+67°F
10 January
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+70°F
11 January
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+69°F
12 January
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+69°F
13 January
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+72°F
14 January
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+71°F
15 January
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+68°F
16 January
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+68°F
17 January
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+68°F
18 January
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+69°F
19 January
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+66°F
20 January
🌧️
+67°F
21 January
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+63°F
22 January
🌧️
+64°F
23 January
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+67°F
24 January
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+67°F
25 January
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+64°F
26 January
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+64°F
27 January
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+61°F
28 January
🌧️
+63°F
29 January
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+63°F
30 January
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+60°F
31 January
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+60°F
In January 2024 Arequipa had 9 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 16 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +66°F, with an absolute maximum of +72°F and a minimum of +61°F. The average humidity was 72%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 26%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 6 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Arequipa climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Arequipa in January 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 January:
Is January a good time to visit Arequipa?
It’s always a good time to visit Arequipa, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Arequipa in January?
January 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 January?
Arequipa is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Arequipa in January?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Arequipa in January, 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.
