Arequipa or Cusco in July?
On climate data, Arequipa comes out ahead overall in July. See the per-criterion details below.
ArequipaPhoto: Draceane · CC BY-SA 4.0
CuscoPhoto: Laslovarga · CC BY-SA 4.0Key figures in July
| Criterion | Arequipa | Cusco |
|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 18 °C | 15 °C |
| Average daily low | 3 °C | 2 °C |
| Rainy days | 0 rainy days (est.) ★ | 1 rainy day (est.) |
| Sun | 7 h/day ★ | 6 h/day |
| Humidity | 33 % | 74 % |
Winner by travel type
Trade-offs
- Arequipa is about 3 °C warmer by day.
Arequipa or Cusco in July: the short answer
In July, Arequipa comes out ahead on the overall climate score (Arequipa 85/100 vs Cusco 71/100). That is a snapshot of one month, though — which one truly fits depends on what you want from the trip, so the breakdown below goes criterion by criterion.
This comparison focuses on July as a representative month for the pair; for any other month, use each destination's month-by-month pages. Across the whole year Arequipa averages a climate score of 86/100, Cusco 58/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in July, side by side
The average daily high is about 18 °C in Arequipa and 15 °C in Cusco — warmer in Arequipa. Average daily lows are around 3 °C versus 2 °C.
On rain, Arequipa sees about 0 rainy days in July and Cusco about 1 — drier in Arequipa. Arequipa gets more sunshine (7 vs 6 hours a day).
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year Arequipa records roughly 34 rainy days and Cusco about 121 — the drier of the two overall is Arequipa. At their sunniest, Arequipa reaches about 10 hours of sun a day (November) and Cusco about 7 (November). If dependable dry, sunny weather is your top priority, weigh these annual totals alongside the single month above.
Best time to visit each
Climatically, Arequipa is at its best in April, September, October and November, while Cusco peaks in June, July, August and September. If your dates are fixed, pick the destination whose strong season overlaps them; if you are flexible, plan around these windows.
Which suits which kind of trip
Based on the July scores for each travel style:
City breaks: Arequipa scores higher in July (Arequipa 94 vs Cusco 81).
Active & hiking: Arequipa scores higher in July (Arequipa 98 vs Cusco 83).
Family: Arequipa scores higher in July (Arequipa 68 vs Cusco 54).
Verdict: which should you pick?
In July, Arequipa leads across every scored category here — the overall score and each travel type — so on the climate data it is the clearer pick this month. Over the year, Arequipa carries the higher overall climate score. Your own priority (sun, sea, low rain or sightseeing comfort) still matters, and the month-by-month pages for each destination give you the full picture before you book.