Climate of Tarapacá, Chile
Area-weighted average across Tarapacá. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Tarapacá, a subdivision of Chile, has a seasonal climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 8.5°C / 47.3°F in July to 15.2°C / 59.4°F in January, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in to 19 mm / 0.7 in depending on the season (44 mm / 1.7 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 | 15.2°C59.4°F | 19 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Mild |
| February | 15°C59°F | 16 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Mild |
| March | 14.4°C57.9°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| April | 12.8°C55°F | 0 mm0″ | — |
| May | 10.7°C51.3°F | 0 mm0″ | — |
| June | 8.6°C47.5°F | 0 mm0″ | — |
| July | 8.5°C47.3°F | 0 mm0″ | — |
| August | 9.1°C48.4°F | 0 mm0″ | — |
| September | 10.7°C51.3°F | 1 mm0″ | — |
| October | 11.9°C53.4°F | 0 mm0″ | — |
| November | 13.2°C55.8°F | 0 mm0″ | — |
| December | 14.5°C58.1°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Tarapacá?
The best months to visit Tarapacá, Chile for sunny, dry weather are January, February, March, December. The warmest month is January at an area-wide average of 15.2°C / 59.4°F, and the driest is April with about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Tarapacá?
Tarapacá, Chile has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 8.5°C / 47.3°F in July to 15.2°C / 59.4°F in January. Annual rainfall averages about 44 mm / 1.7 in, with the wettest month being January (19 mm / 0.7 in) and the driest April (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 Tarapacá?
The hottest month in Tarapacá is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 15.2°C / 59.4°F.
What is the coldest month in Tarapacá?
The coldest month in Tarapacá is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 8.5°C / 47.3°F.
When does it rain most in Tarapacá?
The wettest month in Tarapacá is January, averaging about 19 mm / 0.7 in of rainfall. The driest is April with about 0 mm / 0 in.