March verdict

Iquique, Chile in March

Weather score67Good

Good for holiday weather

Average highs are around 23°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 7.5h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 0mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

March weather

Monthly averages

Temp

23°C

Rain

0mm

Sun

7.5h

Sea

20°C

Weather score

67

Good

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

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.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 7.5h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 20°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Compare Iquique, Chile with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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March23°C average high

March sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.

Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

March0mm average rain

March 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.

March7.5 hours average sun

March is below Iquique's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.

Brightest monthsApril and October to December

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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March20°C average sea

March 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.

Weather score

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March67 weather score

March scores above Iquique's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.

Best weather monthsJanuary to April and November to December

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.