Climate Insights for Iquique

The climate in Iquique is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 135 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 30 mm of rainfall. Iquique is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: February, January, March. The coldest months are August, July, September, when temperatures can drop to 14°C.The climate in Iquique is temperate. The average annual temperature is 64°F and approximately 5.3 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 1.2 in of rainfall. Iquique is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: February, January, March. The coldest months are August, July, September, when temperatures can drop to 57°F.

Iquique has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°C range. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 21°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 14°C and an average of 15°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.Iquique has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 14°F range. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 71°F with a mean of 69°F. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 57°F and an average of 60°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°F between highs and lows.

Iquique is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 135 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 11 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 30 mm of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 0 mm. That's 30 mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Iquique is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 5.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.4 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 1.2 in of rainfall. June and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 0 in. That's 1.2 in less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Iquique is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 13km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 10km/h in summer, 11km/h in autumn.Iquique is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is September, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 8mph in winter, 8mph in spring, 6mph in summer, 7mph in autumn.

The best time to visit Iquique is during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 11 mm per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Iquique is during January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 64°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.4 in per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Iquique based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Iquique based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.