When to go · Arequipa
Arequipa in December
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Apr–Nov (dry, clear); May–Sep coolest nights). Across Peru: Wet in the Andes; holiday crowds late in the month; Lima's beach season starts.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 22°C72°F / 10°C50°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 3
- Crowds
- Medium
- Peru overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Peru overall
Verdict
MixedPeru month rating
Outside the best window (Apr–Nov (dry, clear); May–Sep coolest nights). Across Peru: Wet in the Andes; holiday crowds late in the month; Lima's beach season starts.
Weather in December
- ArequipaHighs around 22 °C, lows around 10 °C, rain on about 3 daysHighs around 72 °F, lows around 50 °F, rain on about 3 days
- Arequipa and Colca, Peru · Arequipa, Colca Canyonfine
Sunny most of the year; short summer rains Jan–Feb.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Peru overall
- Medium
- Prices · Peru overall
- Medium
Peru overall: Wet in the Andes; holiday crowds late in the month; Lima's beach season starts.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings