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Iquique in December
The weather in December
In December, Iquique averages daytime highs of 22° and night-time lows of 18° — mild weather by day. Expect around 2 mm of precipitation, with hardly any wet days, with average cloud cover near 34%.
Days are 2.1° warmer than in November on average, and January is warmer again by about 1.9°. The sea averages 20°, pleasant for a swim.
December scores 98/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 4th of the twelve months for Iquique. For the most comfortable weather, consider March, April and November instead.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:56 and sets at 20:17 local time, giving 13 h 21 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 4 minutes over the month.
Why 98/100?
How the score for December is builtBeach score this month: 77/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).
Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Around Iquique this month
Chile's best in December
La Serena
Viña del Mar
Iquique in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Iquique?
December scores 98/100 for Iquique, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 22°C with 0 wet days.
How warm is Iquique in December?
Daytime highs average 22°C and night-time lows 18°C in December.
Does it rain a lot in Iquique in December?
Iquique receives about 2 mm of precipitation in December, falling on around 0 days.
Can you swim in Iquique in December?
The sea averages 20°C in December, refreshing but swimmable.