Iquique weather in October (Tarapacá, Chile)

Looking to travel to Iquique in October? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In October, Iquique typically experiences temperatures and rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around -. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Iquique in October usually receives rainfall, averaging around - for the month. Rain is expected on roughly .

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 243 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

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 October

Water Temperature 17°C  

Humidity 73%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 243 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Chile in October

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Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 October?

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 17°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 in October.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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