Best time to visit Arequipa

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Base for Colca Canyon and its condors.

Arequipa month by month

Month	Rating	Avg high	Rain	Crowds	Flights	What’s on
January	Great	22°C	Wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
February	Great	22°C	Wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
March	Great	22°C	Some rain	Quiet	Cheapest	–
April	Great	22°C	Mostly dry	Quiet	Cheapest	–
May	Great	22°C	Mostly dry	Moderate	Average	–
June	Great	21°C	Mostly dry	Peak crowds	Priciest	–
July	Great	21°C	Mostly dry	Peak crowds	Priciest	–
August	Great	22°C	Mostly dry	Peak crowds	Priciest	–
September	Great	22°C	Mostly dry	Moderate	Average	–
October	Great	22°C	Mostly dry	Quiet	Cheapest	–
November	Great	23°C	Mostly dry	Quiet	Cheapest	–
December	Great	23°C	Some rain	Quiet	Cheapest	–

Flights to Arequipa are usually cheapest in October–April. The catch: January–February are rainy.
Crowds and prices peak in June–August, so book early.

Arequipa is called the ‘White City’ for its pale volcanic stone.

When is the best time to visit Arequipa?

The best time to visit Arequipa is March–December. Base for Colca Canyon and its condors.

What is the cheapest time to fly to Arequipa?

Flights are usually cheapest in October–April, when demand is lowest.

When is Arequipa busiest?

Arequipa is busiest in June–August.

What is the weather like in Arequipa?

November is the warmest month, with average highs of 23°C, and June the coolest at 21°C. The wettest period is January–February.