Iquique
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Suitable with normal precautions
Official travel advice notes heavy rain and severe mudslides in eastern Santiago, but does not cite specific regional prohibitions for Iquique.
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- Current official alerts require extra planning
- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
- Official travel guidance reports heavy rain and severe mudslides in eastern Santiago.
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Iquique month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Iquique are typically April, November and December, with average daytime highs around 21–23°C. February is usually the warmest month (average high 26°C), August the coldest (average low 13°C), and February the wettest (about 2 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.9 | 20.1 | 1 | 12.4 |
| February | 25.8 | 21.1 | 2 | 11.9 |
| March | 24.7 | 20.0 | 0 | 11.8 |
| April | 22.6 | 17.7 | 0 | 11.1 |
| May | 20.4 | 15.5 | 1 | 10.8 |
| June | 18.9 | 14.4 | 2 | 10.4 |
| July | 18.1 | 13.5 | 2 | 10.3 |
| August | 18.1 | 13.3 | 2 | 10.9 |
| September | 18.7 | 13.7 | 1 | 11.3 |
| October | 19.9 | 14.7 | 1 | 12.3 |
| November | 21.4 | 16.0 | 0 | 12.8 |
| December | 23.0 | 17.8 | 0 | 12.8 |
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People and places shaping Iquique
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Research updated Thursday, October 29, 2026Past and future events in Iquique
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Previously
- Documented history · 1834
In July 1834, Charles Darwin, during his voyage on the Beagle, traveled to Iquique and described it as a town "very much in want of everyday necessities, such as water and firewood".
- Documented history · 1868
The city has been devastated by several earthquakes, including the 1868 Arica earthquake, the 1877 Iquique earthquake, and the 2005 Tarapacá earthquake.
- Documented history · 2014
The 2014 Iquique earthquake occurred with a moment magnitude of 8.2 on April 1, 2014.
- Documented history · 1879
Territorial disputes between Bolivia and Chile triggered the War of the Pacific in 1879.
- Charles Darwin's visit
In July 1834, Charles Darwin traveled to Iquique during his voyage on the Beagle.
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01 · OverviewIquique, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Iquique took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Iquique
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Iquique
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Iquique
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Iquique
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Iquique
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Iquique
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01 · Q&AWhere is Iquique located and what are its coordinates?
Iquique is situated in Chile at geographic coordinates -20.2133, -70.1503, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Iquique?
Iquique has a recorded population of approximately 199,587 and observes the America/Santiago time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Iquique?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Iquique include ES-CL, with CLP used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Iquique?
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