Tarapacá Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Tarapacá, Chile in January.

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Considering a trip to Tarapacá, Chile this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Tarapacá in January

Tarapacá, Chile is a region in Chile. January in Tarapacá generally has warm temperatures, with almost no precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) in Iquique.

To explore the conditions in Tarapacá, Chile in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

January is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 3.9 mm (0.2 in) in Iquique.

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in January. Iquique typically receives 315 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Tarapacá by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Tarapacá — and find the best time to visit. (based on Iquique)

January24°C (75°F) February25°C (77°F) March24°C (75°F) April23°C (73°F) May22°C (72°F) June20°C (68°F) This monthJuly20°C (68°F) August20°C (68°F) September20°C (68°F) October21°C (70°F) November22°C (72°F) December23°C (73°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Tarapacá in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Tarapacá.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Tarapacá

What is the weather like in January for the most popular destinonation in Tarapacá, Chile?

Iquique

In January Iquique generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

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Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
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17°C (63°F)
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Monthly sun hours
300 hours
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Monthly rainfall
4.6 mm (0.2 in)
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Tarapacá, in Chile.

In our records: Chile January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Chile in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest January day in Chile reached 41°C (106°F) in Los Ángeles on January 26, 2017.
  • From our sources, the wettest January day in Chile brought 300 mm (12 in) in Coyhaique on January 2, 1981.

Tarapacá weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Tarapacá, Chile in January?

In January, Tarapacá, Chile generally has perfect weather conditions. Iquique sees daytime temperatures near 24°C (75°F), with nights cooling to roughly 19°C (66°F).

What is the average temperature in Tarapacá, Chile in January?

Daytime temperatures in Iquique peak at roughly 24°C (75°F) in January, dropping to about 19°C (66°F) overnight.

Does Tarapacá, Chile get a lot of rain in January?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Tarapacá, Chile during January, with Iquique averaging close to 3.9 mm (0.2 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Tarapacá, Chile?

Given the typically perfect weather conditions in Iquique, January might be a good time to visit Tarapacá, Chile. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in offering mostly perfect weather in Iquique.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Tarapacá.

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