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ChileThe climate of Iquique
The current climate in Iquique features temperatures ranging from a high of 24°C to a low of 11°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 17°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around -1°C and in the warmer months around 18°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Iquique, Chile.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Iquique in recent years was 30°C in February 2017. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -1°C in July 2016.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Iquique gets 235 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 5,2 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
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Best time to visit Iquique?
The best time to visit Iquique for sunny weather is February, April, November and December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Iquique. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
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Climate Table of Iquique
The climate table of Iquique shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 16 | 24 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 7 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 2 | -1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 11 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 81 | 35 | 37 | 8,4 | 2,3 | 4,5 | 3,9 | 7,1 | 4,9 | 6,7 | 5,7 | 38 |
| Snow (cm) | 1,0 | 0 | 0,4 | 0,2 | 0,2 | 1,1 | 1,1 | 0,5 | 0 | 0 | 0,6 | 0,1 |
| UV Index | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Iquique, Chile. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Iquique
Yearly Temperature in Iquique
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Iquique, Chile. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Iquique
Total Yearly Precipitation in Iquique
Average Snowfall per Month in Iquique
Total Yearly Snowfall in Iquique
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Iquique, Chile. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Iquique
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Average weather in Iquique by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Iquique. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.