Temperatures in January
It's pleasantly warm in January in Arequipa with an average temperature of 20°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 19°C to a high of 22°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 13°C and 14°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Arequipa in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Arequipa with mild temperatures, averaging around 21°C during the day and nights close to 14°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature drops to around 20°C, with nights close to 14°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Arequipa will be around 21°C, with nights close to 14°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 143 mm of precipitation, spread over 19 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average precipitation chance this month is 61% per day. Though that seems frequent, the weather’s variable. There are also a few days with lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Arequipa. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Arequipa in January |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
20°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
22°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
19°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
143 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
19 days | 9 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is January a good time to visit Arequipa?
After some sun? Then January isn’t the best time to be in Arequipa. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
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Daily Temperature in January in Arequipa
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Arequipa, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Arequipa
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Arequipa, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 19 days of rain in Arequipa.
Daily UV Index in January in Arequipa
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Arequipa, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in January in Arequipa Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Arequipa, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Arequipa Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Arequipa, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in January for Arequipa
Click on a specific day in January for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Arequipa. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Arequipa by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Arequipa. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
