Iquique Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The weather in Iquique is characterized by a steady average temperature throughout the year.
The city has a dry climate with very low precipitation levels.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Iquique temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 25°C in February to a pleasant 20°C in July.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 12°C in July. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Iquique sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture, averaging 149 mm 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 of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 0 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, March, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 2.5 mm 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
Sunshine over the year
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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
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%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Iquique in Chile
During the months of January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
February has an average maximum temperature of 25°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 20°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 25 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 3 mm of precipitation.
January is the sunniest month with an average of 315 hours of sunshine.
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