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Iquique

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Updated Thursday, August 13, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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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.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January24.920.1112.4
February25.821.1211.9
March24.720.0011.8
April22.617.7011.1
May20.415.5110.8
June18.914.4210.4
July18.113.5210.3
August18.113.3210.9
September18.713.7111.3
October19.914.7112.3
November21.416.0012.8
December23.017.8012.8

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01 · Overview

Iquique, in brief

Iquique is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Iquique took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Iquique

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Iquique

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Iquique

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Iquique

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Iquique

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08 · Questions

Questions about Iquique

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Frequently Asked Questions about Iquique

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Iquique located and what are its coordinates?

Iquique is situated in Chile at geographic coordinates -20.2133, -70.1503 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Iquique?

Iquique has a recorded population of approximately 199,587 and observes the America/Santiago time zone (CLP).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Iquique?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Iquique include es-CL, and the circulating currency is CLP.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Iquique?

Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Iquique, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.