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Arica weather in January (Arica y Parinacota, Chile)

Planning a trip to Arica in January? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In Arica, January is characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 27°C, while night temperatures can drop to 20°C.

Arica in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 19 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 4 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 244 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, typically offer the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Arica climate page with graphs.

 

Arica, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 20°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 27°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 22°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 13%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 19 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 4 days  
HumidityHumidity 71%  
WindspeedWindspeed 22 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 244 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Chile in January

Find out more about the weather in Chile in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Arica in January?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. With a water temperature of around 22°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Barbeque
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

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