Climate of Arica, Arica y Parinacota, Chile
Point-value climate at Arica (Arica y Parinacota, Chile). Population approximately 185,999.
Located in Arica y Parinacota, Chile, Arica has a mild oceanic climate. Population approximately 185,999. Monthly average temperatures range from 15.2°C / 59.4°F in July to 22.3°C / 72.1°F in February, with rainfall varying from 0 mm / 0 in (January) to 1 mm / 0 in (August) — about 1 mm / 0 in across the year. Arica is the capital of Arica y Parinacota. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Arica's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.2°C72°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| February | 22.3°C72.1°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| March | 21.6°C70.9°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| April | 19.6°C67.3°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| May | 17.6°C63.7°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 16°C60.8°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| July | 15.2°C59.4°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| August | 15.3°C59.5°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| September | 16°C60.8°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| October | 17.4°C63.3°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| November | 18.9°C66°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| December | 20.6°C69.1°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Arica?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December. Arica's warmest month is February at an average of 22.3°C / 72.1°F, and its driest month is January with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain.
What is the climate of Arica?
Arica, in Arica y Parinacota, Chile, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 15.2°C / 59.4°F in July to 22.3°C / 72.1°F in February. Annual rainfall is approximately 1 mm / 0 in, with the wettest month being August (1 mm / 0 in) and the driest January (0 mm / 0 in).
What is the average temperature in Arica in February?
The average temperature in Arica in February is 22.3°C / 72.1°F, with rainfall of about 0 mm / 0 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Arica?
The driest month in Arica is January, with about 0 mm / 0 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 22.2°C / 72°F.
When is the wettest month in Arica?
The wettest month in Arica is August, with approximately 1 mm / 0 in of average monthly rainfall.