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Arica weather in October (Arica y Parinacota, Chile)

Wondering what the weather is like in Arica during October? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

You’ll find the weather in Arica during October to be perfect, with pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 22°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 15°C.

Precipitation

Arica in October usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 22 mm for the month. You can typically expect 2 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 190 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Arica, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 15°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 22°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 16°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 5%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 22 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 2 days  
HumidityHumidity 75%  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 190 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Chile in October

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

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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?

For visitors traveling to Arica, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. With a water temperature of around 16°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming
6/10
Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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.