October · Chile
Best time to visit Arica in October Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Arica in October
Average temperature 18°C, 1 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 87% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
October score
7.7/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 1 mm
- Humidity
- 87%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
October in Arica scores 7.7/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 18°C, 1 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Arica is Chile’s northern tip city-year-round mild beach weather, Morro headland, and routes toward Peru and Putre. Best window: cooler months from late autumn through early spring.
October in Arica: strong conditions, 7th of 12
Temperatures hover around 18°C (65°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
At just 1 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.4 hours of daylight.
That is 7.7/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 9.7/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Arica — 2 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Arica in October?
- In October, Arica averages 18°C, 1 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.7/10.
- Is October a good time to visit Arica?
- October earns a 7.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Arica in October?
- Expect about 1 mm of rain in October. Average humidity is 87% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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