Iquique weather in December (Tarapacá, Chile)

Looking to travel to Iquique in December? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In December, Iquique typically experiences temperatures and rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around -, while nights can cool down to about -. The month is chilly, so ensure you're equipped and dress warmly. Preparation becomes key in these temperatures.

Iquique in December usually receives rainfall, averaging around - for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around of rain.

With around 315 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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 Iquique climate page with graphs.

 

Iquique, monthly averages in December

Water TemperatureWater Temperature 20°C  
HumidityHumidity 71%  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 315 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Chile in December

Find out more about the weather in Chile in December and which places have the best weather 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 Iquique in December?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 20°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 December.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
2/10
Walking
2/10
Camping
5/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

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