Tarapacá weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Tarapacá, Chile. Like most weather services, we show Tarapacá at one spot: Iquique, its largest city. At 7:30 PM local time it was clear and 22°C (71°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. The weather there is fairly even all year.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 15%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Weather stays about the same all year.
About Iquique weather
Is it raining in Iquique right now?
No. It’s clear and 22° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Iquique this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 24–25° and lows of 17–19°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Iquique lately?
In the past 7 days, Iquique had 1 rainy day and 1.4 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Iquique?
For the coming week, bring a light jacket.
Tarapacá weather by month
When is the best time to visit Tarapacá?
Tarapacá's weather stays fairly even through the year, so any month works, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Average highs run from 19°C (67°F) in July to 26°C (78°F) in February.
What is the rainiest month in Tarapacá?
July is the wettest month, with about 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain on average. December is the driest, with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Tarapacá?
February is the warmest, with average highs of 26°C (78°F) and lows of 17°C (63°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 19°C (67°F) and lows of 11°C (51°F).
Does Tarapacá have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is July at about 2 mm (0.1 in).
How warm is the sea in Tarapacá?
The sea is warmest in February at about 20°C (69°F) and coolest in July at about 16°C (60°F). It stays cool all year.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Iquique), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Tarapacá
Weather can differ a lot within Tarapacá: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iquique | Year-round | None | 19–26°C | 10 mm |
| Alto Hospicio | Year-round | None | 20–27°C | 8 mm |
| Pozo Almonte | Year-round | None | 20–27°C | 8 mm |