Temperatures in December
It's pleasantly warm in December in Iquique with an average temperature of 19°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 18°C to a high of 20°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 10°C and 12°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Iquique in December. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Iquique with mild temperatures, averaging around 20°C during the day and nights close to 11°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-December
By mid-December, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 20°C, with nights close to 12°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Iquique will be around 20°C, with nights close to 12°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Iquique is 23°C this month. Comfortable for a swim.
Precipitation in December
In December, there is an average of 38 mm of precipitation, spread over 6 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,1 cm falls as snow in December. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average precipitation chance is 20% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in December for Iquique. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Iquique in December |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
19°C | 9°C | |
 High Temp |
20°C | 11°C | |
| Low Temp |
18°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
38 mm | 67 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
6 days | 10 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
0,1 cm | 1,2 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
1 day | 1 day | |
November
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is December a good time to visit Iquique?
Want nice weather? Then December is a great time to be in Iquique. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Iquique in December
With 26°C, Iquique hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2016. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 6°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -5°C to a high of 21°C.
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Daily Temperature in December in Iquique
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in Iquique, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in December in Iquique
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Iquique, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect around 6 days of rain in Iquique.
Daily Snowfall in December in Iquique
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in December in Iquique, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in December.
Daily UV Index in December in Iquique
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Iquique, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in December in Iquique Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Iquique, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in Iquique Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Iquique, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in December in Iquique per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in December in Iquique, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in December for Iquique
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Average Weather in Iquique by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Iquique. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
