When is the best time to go to Iquique?

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

  • The weather is good all year round in Iquique
  • On average, the warmest months are January, February, March, April and December
  • Iquique has dry periods all year long
  • The best months for swimming are January, February, March and December


Annual weather in Iquique

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

Month
January 65°F/77°F
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February 67°F/79°F
0.4in
March 67°F/77°F
0.1in
April 68°F/76°F
0.1in
May 65°F/74°F
0.1in
June 63°F/72°F
0.1in
July 59°F/70°F
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August 59°F/70°F
0.1in
September 58°F/70°F
0.1in
October 59°F/72°F
0.1in
November 61°F/74°F
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December 65°F/76°F
0.1in


Weather and climate in Iquique

Iquique enjoys a cold desert climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in Iquique is 74°F (ranging from 70°F in july to 79°F in february). Annual rainfall is 1.3in, with a minimum of 0in in november and a maximum of 0.4in in february.
  • Between january and december the climate is perfect. the thermometer goes up to 76°F°C.

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Charts: temperature and rainfall in Iquique

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of Iquique: 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 Iquique

Find out when Iquique 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 Iquique

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

Figure: Visitor index for Iquique month by month



Best time for low prices in Iquique

Average prices of hotels in Iquique month by month

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

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Average price of hiring a car in Iquique

On average, it costs $ 45 per day to hire a car in Iquique. This price varies by $ 6.5 depending on the month. In september, hiring a car costs an average of $ 40 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in february is $ 47.

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