Iquique Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

In Iquique temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 25°C (77°F) in February to a pleasant 20°C (68°F) in July.

Nighttime temperatures range from 19°C (66°F) in February to 12°C (54°F) in July.

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Temperature ranges by month

Iquique sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture, averaging 149 mm (5.9 in) of rainfall per year. The seasons in Iquique bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, June, receives low rainfall, with an average of 25 mm (1 in) of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 0 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, March, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 2.5 mm (0.1 in) over 3 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Iquique Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

In Iquique, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 10.5 hours in January. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. July sees a soft sun for only 5.2 hours per average day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Iquique.

The city experiences its highest humidity in June, reaching 73%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 68%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year