What is the weather like in Arequipa vs Lima in January?

In January, Arequipa averages 22°C high / 11°C low with about 223 mm of rain; Lima averages 26°C high / 21°C low with about 29 mm.

Arequipa vs Lima in January

Lima is the better pick in January — 85 vs 74 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lima is hot, dry, clean air, while Arequipa is nice, soaked, clean air.

Arequipa vs Lima — January climate, side by side

	🇵🇪 Arequipa	🇵🇪 Lima
Comfort score	74/100 (B)	85/100 (A)
Feels-like high	23°C	30°C
Avg high / low	22° / 11°	26° / 21°
Rainfall	223 mm	29 mm
Rainy days	27	9
Humidity	85%	83%
Air quality (AQI)	30	47

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Arequipa 🇵🇪 Perunice, soaked, clean air · best September74
Lima 🇵🇪 Peruhot, dry, clean air · best November85

Arequipa vs Lima in January — FAQ

Is January better in Arequipa or Lima?: Lima is the better pick in January — 85 vs 74 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Lima is hot, dry, clean air, while Arequipa is nice, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Arequipa vs Lima in January?: In January, Arequipa averages 22°C high / 11°C low with about 223 mm of rain; Lima averages 26°C high / 21°C low with about 29 mm.