Arica weather in January (Arica y Parinacota, Chile)

Is Arica a good destination in January, weather-wise? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Arica during January, which means high temperatures and low rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 27°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 20°C.

Precipitation

Arica in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 19 mm for the month. This month experiences about 4 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 244 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

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 Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Water Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 13%  

Precipitation 19 mm  

Rainy days 4 days  

Humidity 71%  

Windspeed 22 km/h  

Sunshine 244 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Chile in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 this month?

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.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Arica.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Chile? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Chile. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.