Planning a trip to Arequipa in December? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +20°C and approximately 6 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 20 rainy days and 75 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+20°C
Avg. max. temperature
+5°C
Min.
+26°C
Max.
75 mm
Total precipitation
55%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
4 ⛅️
Cloudy
20 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Arequipa has good weather in December.
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Average temperature in Arequipa in December
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Arequipa for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +24°C during the day to a minimum of +11°C during the night, the temperature in December averages around +23°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 23% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +23°C to +20°C.
Is Arequipa warm or cold in December?
Arequipa is typically mild in December.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +21°C to +20°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +11°C to +12°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how December is compared to other months in Arequipa:
Climate in Arequipa in December
Arequipa weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
November
December
January
Avg. temperature
+21°C
+20°C
+19°C
Min. temperature
+7°C
+5°C
+6°C
Max. temperature
+25°C
+26°C
+25°C
Rainfall
20 mm
75 mm
178 mm
Wind
2 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
42%
55%
69%
Air pressure
1015 HPa
1015 HPa
1015 HPa
Sunny days
13
6
1
Cloudy days
7
4
1
Rainy days
9
20
29
Snowy days
0
0
0
December weather is still as good as in November.It’s getting colder in December. From +21°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +20°C.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 20 mm to 75 mm.Humidity rises from 42% to 55%.Winds are calmer in comparison to November, going down from 2 m/s to 1 m/s on average.The days becoming less sunny, going from 13 sunny days in November to 6 in December.
Next month (January) brings a further decline in the weather.
Wind speed in Arequipa in December 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 December, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Arequipa based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 42% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 65 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 14 mm, which is considered light rain.December is a pretty wet month with over 13 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, 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 December in Arequipa?
This is the weather in Arequipa in December 2024:
1 December
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+23°C
2 December
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+23°C
3 December
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+24°C
4 December
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+24°C
5 December
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+23°C
6 December
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+23°C
7 December
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+23°C
8 December
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+24°C
9 December
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+24°C
10 December
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+23°C
11 December
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+24°C
12 December
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+24°C
13 December
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+23°C
14 December
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+23°C
15 December
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+23°C
16 December
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+23°C
17 December
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+24°C
18 December
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+22°C
19 December
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+23°C
20 December
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+24°C
21 December
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+24°C
22 December
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+24°C
23 December
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+24°C
24 December
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+23°C
25 December
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+24°C
26 December
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+21°C
27 December
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+22°C
28 December
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+19°C
29 December
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+20°C
30 December
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+19°C
31 December
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+20°C
In December 2024 Arequipa had 15 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +23°C, with an absolute maximum of +24°C and a minimum of +19°C. The average humidity was 50%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 13%. 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 December?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Arequipa climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Arequipa in December has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1985 (+18°C) and the highest in 2024 (+21°C). 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 December:
Is December a good time to visit Arequipa?
December is a really good time to go to Arequipa. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Arequipa.
Can you sunbathe in Arequipa in December?
December 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 December?
Arequipa is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Arequipa in December?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Arequipa in December, 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.
