What’s the climate like in Iquique?
The current climate of Iquique features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 24°C during the day to lows of 11°C. The average yearly temperature is around 17°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -1°C and in the warmer months around 18°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Iquique in recent years was 30°C in February 2017. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -1°C in July 2016.
On average, Iquique gets 235 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 5,2 cm is snowfall. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
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Best time to visit Iquique?
The best time to visit Iquique for sunny weather is February, April, November and December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Iquique. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Iquique
The climate table of Iquique shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, 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.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 16 | 24 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 7 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 2 | -1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 11 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 81 | 35 | 37 | 8,4 | 2,3 | 4,5 | 3,9 | 7,1 | 4,9 | 6,7 | 5,7 | 38 |
| Snow (cm) | 1,0 | 0 | 0,4 | 0,2 | 0,2 | 1,1 | 1,1 | 0,5 | 0 | 0 | 0,6 | 0,1 |
| UV Index | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 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: 17°C
- Highest temperature: 24°C in February
- Lowest temperature: 11°C in June and July
- Precipitation*: 235 mm per year, averaging 20 mm per month
- Snowfall: 5,2 cm per year
- Driest months: 2,3 mm in May, 3,9 mm in July and 4,5 mm in June
- Wettest months: 81 mm in January, 38 mm in December and 37 mm in March
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
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Average Temperature per Month in Iquique
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Iquique, 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 Iquique
This graph shows how much precipitation Iquique, 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 Snowfall per Month in Iquique
This graph shows how much snow Iquique, Chile, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Iquique
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Iquique, Chile. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Iquique
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Iquique, 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 Iquique
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Iquique, 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.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Iquique
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Iquique, Chile, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimetres, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Iquique by Month
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