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December · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 98/100

Iquique in December

Excellent · 98/100Beach 77/100
High / low22° / 18°daily averages
Precipitation2 mm0 wet days
Sea20°surface temperature
20.21° S, 70.15° WElevation 15 mUTC−3 · Chile Summer Time
When to goIquique · weather score
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Best timeMar–Apr · Nov
December: high / low22° / 18°
iWhat to expect

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 built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%100%
Clear skies · 25%93%

Beach score this month: 77/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

December against the year

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iiiNearby in December

Around Iquique this month

Alto Hospicio
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Alto Hospicio

Tarapacá · 7.8 km SE
23°Dec high
0wet days
98score
Alto Hospicio
ivTop of the table

Chile's best in December

Where to go in December
La Serena
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La Serena

Coquimbo Region
23°Dec high
0wet days
100score
La Serena
Viña del Mar
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Viña del Mar

Valparaiso
19°Dec high
0wet days
100score
Viña del Mar
Antofagasta
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Antofagasta

Antofagasta
21°Dec high
0wet days
100score
Antofagasta
Coquimbo
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Coquimbo

Coquimbo Region
21°Dec high
0wet days
100score
Coquimbo
·Questions

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.