SeasonMapAguas Calientes vs Arequipa: which is better, month by month
Arequipa beats Aguas Calientes in 9 of 12 months — its lead peaks in December (86 vs 66) — and they are within 3 points in June to August.
Each place is scored under the lens that suits its type — they are different kinds of destination, so the scores are each place at its own best. Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 estimate from ERA5 climate normals, not a forecast.
Aguas Calientes vs Arequipa — all 12 months
| Month | Aguas Calientes | Arequipa | Winner | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67Cnice, soaked, clean air | 74Bnice, soaked, clean air | Arequipa | 7 |
| February | 65Cnice, soaked, clean air | 69Cnice, soaked, clean air | Arequipa | 4 |
| March | 68Cnice, soaked, clean air | 73Bnice, soaked, clean air | Arequipa | 5 |
| April | 78Bnice, soaked, clean air | 88Anice, a little rain, clean air | Arequipa | 10 |
| May | 87Anice, rainy, clean air | 95Snice, dry, clean air | Arequipa | 8 |
| June | 93Snice, a little rain, clean air | 93Snice, dry, clean air | Tie | 0 |
| July | 94Snice, a little rain, clean air | 92Snice, dry, clean air | Tie | 2 |
| August | 91Snice, a little rain, clean air | 94Snice, dry, clean air | Tie | 3 |
| September | 86Anice, rainy, clean air | 96Snice, dry, clean air | Arequipa | 10 |
| October | 79Bwarm, soaked, clean air | 95Snice, dry, clean air | Arequipa | 16 |
| November | 74Bwarm, soaked, clean air | 91Snice, dry | Arequipa | 17 |
| December | 66Cnice, soaked, clean air | 86Anice, a little rain | Arequipa | 20 |
A month is a tie when the two are within 3 points. The widest gap is December (66 vs 86). Tap a month for that month's temperature, rain, humidity and air quality side by side.