Arequipa in May
The weather in May
In May, Arequipa averages daytime highs of 20° and night-time lows of 9° — mild weather by day. Expect around 2 mm of precipitation spread over about 2 wet days, with average cloud cover near 20%.
Temperatures are much the same as in April, and June brings little change.
May scores 96/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 4th of the twelve months for Arequipa. For the most comfortable weather, consider June, July and August instead.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:03 and sets at 17:24 local time, giving 11 h 21 min of daylight. Days shorten by 18 minutes over the month.
Why 96/100?
How the score for May is builtComfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Around Arequipa this month
Selva Alegre
Cayma
Ciudad Satelite
La Libertad
Peru's best in May
San Juan de Lurigancho
Arequipa in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Arequipa?
May scores 96/100 for Arequipa, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 20°C with 2 wet days.
How warm is Arequipa in May?
Daytime highs average 20°C and night-time lows 9°C in May.
Does it rain a lot in Arequipa in May?
Arequipa receives about 2 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 2 days.



















