Temperatures in October
It's cool to moderate in October in Iquique with an average temperature of 17°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 17°C to a high of 18°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 4°C and 6°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Iquique in October. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of October
The month of October starts in Iquique with mild temperatures, averaging around 18°C during the day and nights close to 5°C. There’s little chance of precipitation. The weather is mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-October
By mid-October, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 18°C, with nights close to 6°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Iquique will be around 18°C, with nights close to 5°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Iquique is 19°C this month. Refreshing if you fancy a swim.
Precipitation in October
According to weather history, there is only 6,7 mm of precipitation in October. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average chance of precipitation is only 8% in October.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in October 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 October |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
17°C | 15°C | |
 High Temp |
18°C | 17°C | |
| Low Temp |
17°C | 13°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
6,7 mm | 115 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
2 days | 14 days | |
September
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 October a good time to visit Iquique?
Looking for sun and warm weather? Then October isn’t the best time to be in Iquique. The temperature is too low this month for a warm stay.
Temperature records for Iquique in October
With 29°C, Iquique hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in October 2021. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 6°C in 2017. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -7°C to a high of 18°C.
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Daily Temperature in October in Iquique
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in October 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 October in Iquique
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in October 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 October, you can expect around 2 days of rain in Iquique.
Daily UV Index in October in Iquique
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October 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 October in Iquique Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in October in Iquique, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in October in Iquique Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in October in Iquique, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in October 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.
