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Climate in Iquique, Chile

Iquique, Chile has a mediterranean climate. The annual average temperature is about 24.8°C and the city receives roughly 400 mm of precipitation across 43 rainy days a year, with around 2993 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jan (highs near 33.6°C) and the coldest is Jul (lows near 16°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Climate zone
Mediterranean
Comfort score
78/100

Climate overview

Iquique, Chile has a mediterranean climate. The annual average temperature is about 24.8°C and the city receives roughly 400 mm of precipitation across 43 rainy days a year, with around 2993 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jan (highs near 33.6°C) and the coldest is Jul (lows near 16°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Climate zone

Köppen-style classification derived deterministically from latitude and regional precipitation regime.

Climate zone

Iquique is classified as Mediterranean. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Average temperatures

Annual averages and seasonal extremes.

Average temperatures

  • Annual average24.8°C
  • Warmest monthJan (33.6°C)
  • Coldest monthJul (16°C)
  • Comfort score78/100

Rainfall overview

Annual precipitation and how it is distributed across the year.

Rainfall overview

Iquique receives about 400 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 43 rainy days. The wettest month is Jun and the driest is Jan.

Sunshine overview

Estimated annual sunshine and its seasonal pattern.

Sunshine overview

Iquique sees an estimated 2993 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jan.

Monthly climate table

Month-by-month estimates of temperature, rainfall, rainy days, and sunshine.

Monthly climate table

Iquique monthly climate table
MonthHighLowRainRainy DaysSunshine
Jan33.6°C23.6°C3 mm0318 h
Feb33.1°C23.1°C8 mm1314 h
Mar31.7°C21.7°C24 mm3273 h
Apr29.8°C19.8°C45 mm5230 h
May27.9°C17.9°C57 mm6202 h
Jun26.5°C16.5°C61 mm7180 h
Jul26°C16°C57 mm6188 h
Aug26.5°C16.5°C47 mm5204 h
Sep27.9°C17.9°C39 mm4227 h
Oct29.8°C19.8°C31 mm3256 h
Nov31.7°C21.7°C20 mm2287 h
Dec33.1°C23.1°C8 mm1314 h

Best months to visit

Months with the mildest temperatures and lower rainfall, by the deterministic comfort heuristic. Not a tourism ranking.

Best months to visit

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Iquique are Aug, Sep, Jul. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Seasonal summary

Average conditions by season.

Seasonal summary

  • Summer

    33°C / 23°C

    19 mm rain

  • Autumn

    30°C / 20°C

    126 mm rain

  • Winter

    26°C / 16°C

    165 mm rain

  • Spring

    30°C / 20°C

    90 mm rain

Climate comfort score

A 0–100 composite of temperature balance, rainfall, sunshine, seasonality, and winter/summer extremes; higher means more comfortable. Used consistently across the platform.

Climate comfort score

Iquique has a climate comfort score of 78/100, a very comfortable year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.

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