January Rainfall and Precipitation in Tarapacá

Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Tarapacá, Chile in January.

Tarapacá, Chile, a region in Chile, typically experiences very dry weather in January, with average rainfall around 3.9 mm (0.2 in) in Iquique.

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Best Places to Visit in Tarapacá in January

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

Tarapacá precipitation in January: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does Tarapacá, Chile receive in January?

Iquique sees moderate rainfall in January, averaging around 3.9 mm (0.2 in). Most days stay dry, with the occasional shower.

How many days does it rain in Tarapacá, Chile in January?

Rainfall in Iquique typically falls on roughly 5 days days in January.

Is January part of the rainy season in Tarapacá, Chile?

January is generally a drier month for Tarapacá, Chile, falling outside the main rainy season.

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