Iquique weather in January (Tarapacá, Chile)

Looking to travel to Iquique in January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Iquique typically experiences temperatures and rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around -, while nights can cool down to about -. It is a very cold month, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm. It's always better to be prepared than to find oneself shivering in the cold.

Iquique in January 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.

The city usually sees around 316 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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 Iquique climate page with graphs.

 

Iquique, monthly averages in January

Water TemperatureWater Temperature 22°C  
HumidityHumidity 71%  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 316 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 Iquique in January?

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

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