Climate of Arica y Parinacota, Chile
Area-weighted average across Arica y Parinacota. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Arica y Parinacota, a subdivision of Chile, has a seasonal climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 5.8°C / 42.4°F in July to 12°C / 53.6°F in January, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in to 57 mm / 2.2 in depending on the season (158 mm / 6.2 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C53.6°F | 57 mm2.2″ | — |
| February | 11.7°C53.1°F | 45 mm1.8″ | — |
| March | 11.3°C52.3°F | 29 mm1.1″ | — |
| April | 9.9°C49.8°F | 1 mm0″ | — |
| May | 7.9°C46.2°F | 0 mm0″ | — |
| June | 6°C42.8°F | 0 mm0″ | — |
| July | 5.8°C42.4°F | 0 mm0″ | — |
| August | 6.4°C43.5°F | 0 mm0″ | — |
| September | 7.8°C46°F | 2 mm0.1″ | — |
| October | 9.2°C48.6°F | 1 mm0″ | — |
| November | 10.5°C50.9°F | 5 mm0.2″ | — |
| December | 11.4°C52.5°F | 18 mm0.7″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Arica y Parinacota?
Arica y Parinacota, Chile does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is January at 12°C / 53.6°F, and the driest is May at 0 mm / 0 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of Arica y Parinacota?
Arica y Parinacota, Chile has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 5.8°C / 42.4°F in July to 12°C / 53.6°F in January. Annual rainfall averages about 158 mm / 6.2 in, with the wettest month being January (57 mm / 2.2 in) and the driest May (0 mm / 0 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Arica y Parinacota?
The hottest month in Arica y Parinacota is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 12°C / 53.6°F.
What is the coldest month in Arica y Parinacota?
The coldest month in Arica y Parinacota is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 5.8°C / 42.4°F.
When does it rain most in Arica y Parinacota?
The wettest month in Arica y Parinacota is January, averaging about 57 mm / 2.2 in of rainfall. The driest is May with about 0 mm / 0 in.