Mild
Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
December verdict
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 8.3h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 0mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Monthly averages
Temp
23°C
Rain
0mm
Sun
8.3h
Sea
20°C
Weather score
68
Good
Mild
Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
Drier
Rainfall averages 0mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.3h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 20°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Compare Iquique, Chile with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
December23°C average high
December is one of Iquique's warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
December0mm average rain
December is close to Iquique's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
December8.3 hours average sun
December is brighter than Iquique's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsApril and October to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
December20°C average sea
December sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaJanuary to March and December
Sea temperatures are usually near 21°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
December68 weather score
December is one of Iquique's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsJanuary to April and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.