What’s the climate like in Arica?
The current climate of Arica features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 27°C during the day to lows of 19°C. The average yearly temperature is around 23°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 13°C and in the warmer months around 19°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Arica in recent years was 31°C in February 2017. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 14°C in November 2021.
On average, Arica receives 197 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
Curious about the climate in other parts of Chile? Check out the weather and climate in places like Santiago, Patagonia, Valparaíso, or have a look at other destinations in Chile.
Best time to visit Arica?
The best time to visit Arica for sunny weather is January through December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Arica.
Climate Table of Arica
The climate table of Arica shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 26 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 24 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 13 | 11 | 5,2 | 8,4 | 27 | 32 | 30 | 25 | 19 | 12 | 6,7 | 7,4 |
| UV Index | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 23°C
- Highest temperature: 27°C in February
- Lowest temperature: 19°C in July, August and September
- Precipitation: 197 mm per year, averaging 16 mm per month
- Driest months: 5,2 mm in March, 6,7 mm in November and 7,4 mm in December
- Wettest months: 32 mm in June, 30 mm in July and 27 mm in May
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Average Temperature per Month in Arica
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Arica, Chile. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Arica
This graph shows how much precipitation Arica, Chile, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Arica
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Arica, Chile. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Arica
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Arica, Chile. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Arica
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Arica, Chile, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Arica by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Arica. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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