Arequipa Weather in May
Peru · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high25°C (77°F)
Avg low10°C (50°F)
Rainfall2 mm (0.1 in)
RatingExcellent 10/10
In May, Arequipa has average highs of 25°C (77°F) and lows of 10°C (50°F). The month is very dry, with about 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain spread over 1 day, one of the driest months of the year. You get roughly 11.2 hours of daylight and mostly clear skies.
Is May a good time to visit Arequipa?
Yes — May is one of the best months to visit Arequipa. The weather rates excellent (10/10) on our comfort score.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 25°C (77°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 10°C (50°F) |
| Daily mean | 16°C (62°F) |
| Rainfall | 2 mm (0.1 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 1 |
| Humidity | 40% |
| Cloud cover | 29% |
| Daylight | 11.2 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 8.7 hours/day |
| Wind | 7.6 km/h |
| vs April | 1°C cooler than April, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Arequipa in May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- a sweater for cool nights
Arequipa weather in other months
Jan25°C / 13°C33 mmExcellentFeb25°C / 13°C41 mmExcellentMar25°C / 13°C24 mmExcellentApr26°C / 12°C7 mmExcellentMay25°C / 10°C2 mmExcellentJun25°C / 9°C0 mmExcellentJul25°C / 9°C4 mmExcellentAug26°C / 9°C1 mmExcellentSep26°C / 11°C7 mmExcellentOct27°C / 11°C8 mmExcellentNov27°C / 12°C5 mmExcellentDec26°C / 13°C17 mmExcellent
← AprilBest time to visit ArequipaJune →
Nearby in May
- Cusco17°C · 8 mm
- La Paz15°C · 16 mm
- Sucre21°C · 12 mm
- Lima26°C · 1 mm
- Callao26°C · 1 mm
- Santa Cruz de la Sierra27°C · 84 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.