When is the best time to go to Arica?

When is the best time to go to Arica? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

  • The weather is good all year round in Arica
  • On average, the warmest months are January, February, March, April and December
  • Arica has dry periods in March, April, May, June, July, September and November
  • The coldest months are June, July and August
  • The best months for swimming are January and February


Annual weather in Arica

For full information about the climate and weather in Arica a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:

Month
January 72°F/77°F
0.9in
February 74°F/79°F
0.9in
March 72°F/77°F
0.4in
April 67°F/76°F
0.3in
May 63°F/72°F
0.4in
June 59°F/70°F
0.4in
July 58°F/68°F
0.4in
August 58°F/67°F
0.4in
September 61°F/68°F
0.4in
October 65°F/70°F
0.4in
November 67°F/72°F
0.4in
December 70°F/74°F
0.6in


Weather and climate in Arica

Arica enjoys a hot desert climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Arica is 72°F (ranging from 67°F in august to 79°F in february). Annual rainfall is 5.6in, with a minimum of 0.3in in april and a maximum of 0.9in in february.
  • In the month of january the climate is perfect. It is for example 77°F as maximum temperature in january and it rains in january about 0.9in.
  • In the month of february the climate is favorable. At lunchtime, it's 79°F in average and it rains about 0.9in each month.
  • Between march and december the climate is perfect. the thermometer goes up to 74°F°C and it rains about 0.6in each month.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Arica

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Arica: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, sea temperature, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Sea temperature

Humidity


Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in Arica

Find out when Arica has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in Arica

  • Very low season in Arica
    The months with the lowest number of tourists are: March, April, May, June and September.
  • Low season in Arica
    The months with low numbers of tourists are: July and August.
  • High season in Arica
    The number of visitors to Arica is high in: October and November.
  • Peak season in Arica
    The largest number of tourists visiting Arica is during: January, February and December.

Figure: Visitor index for Arica month by month



Best time for low prices in Arica

Average prices of hotels in Arica month by month

Generally, May is the month with the lowest hotel prices in Arica. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, January is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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Average price of hiring a car in Arica

On average, it costs $ 40 per day to hire a car in Arica. This price varies by $ 5.4 depending on the month. In april, hiring a car costs an average of $ 37 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in june is $ 43.

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