The climate of Tarapacá

The current climate in Tarapacá 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 Tarapacá, Chile.

Temperature records

The highest temperature recorded in Tarapacá 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, Tarapacá 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.

Curious about the weather in other parts of Chile? Check out the climate and weather for spots like Santiago, Patagonia, Valparaíso, or explore other destinations in Chile.

Best time to visit Tarapacá?

The best time to visit Tarapacá 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 Tarapacá. 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 Tarapacá

The climate table of Tarapacá 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.

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
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 Tarapacá, Chile. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Tarapacá

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Yearly Temperature in Tarapacá

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Tarapacá, 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 Tarapacá

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Tarapacá

Average Snowfall per Month in Tarapacá

Total Yearly Snowfall in Tarapacá

UV index chart

This chart shows the average UV index per month in Tarapacá, 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 Tarapacá

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Average weather in Tarapacá by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Tarapacá. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.