Mild
Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
October verdict
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 1mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Monthly averages
Temp
21°C
Rain
1mm
Sun
8h
Sea
18°C
Weather score
63
Good
Mild
Average highs are around 21°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
Drier
Rainfall averages 1mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 18°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Compare Arica, Chile with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
October21°C average high
October is on the cooler side of Arica's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
October1mm average rain
October is close to Arica's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
October8 hours average sun
October is brighter than Arica's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsApril to May and October to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
October18°C average sea
October is below Arica's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJanuary to March
Sea temperatures are usually near 22°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
October63 weather score
October sits close to Arica's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to April and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.