Climate normals · 1970–2000
Arica Climate
Arica is a city in Chile (16) with a population of about 241,653. Its average annual temperature is 18.5°C (65°F), with roughly 2 mm of rain per year.
18.5°C
Avg Temp
2
Precip (mm/yr)
Feb
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
Arica Climate
Arica has an average annual temperature of 18.5°C (65°F) and receives about 2 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is February and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
18.5°C
Avg Temp
2
Precip (mm/yr)
Feb
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 22° / 72° | 0 mm |
| February | 22° / 72° | 0 mm |
| March | 22° / 71° | 0 mm |
| April | 20° / 67° | 0 mm |
| May | 18° / 64° | 0 mm |
| June | 16° / 61° | 0 mm |
| July | 15° / 59° | 1 mm |
| August | 15° / 59° | 1 mm |
| September | 16° / 61° | 0 mm |
| October | 17° / 63° | 0 mm |
| November | 19° / 66° | 0 mm |
| December | 21° / 69° | 0 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Arica
The most comfortable months to visit Arica are typically December, March and January, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is February (around 26°C high). The coldest is July (near 13°C low). July is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Arica are typically December, March and January, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Arica, Chile has an average annual temperature of 18.5°C and about 2 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is February and the coldest is July.
In February, the hottest month, daily highs in Arica average about 26°C (78°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.