Climate guide for Iquique, Chile

Iquique in July

Weather, crowds & best time to visit

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July · Chile

Best time to visit Iquique in July Weather, crowds & prices

Weather in Iquique in July

Average temperature 16°C, 0 mm of rain, about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 68% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).

July score

4.9/10

Ranked #12 of 12 months

Full year for Iquique
Avg temp
16°C
Rainfall
0 mm
Humidity
68%
Days with 6h+ sun
9
Crowd Density
Quiet / Uncrowded
Average Expenses
$ · Budget Friendly ($)

July in Iquique scores 4.9/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 16°C, 0 mm of rain, and roughly 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.

Iquique mixes surf breaks, a historic nitrate-era downtown, and dune sports above the Atacama coast. Best window: cooler months from late autumn through early spring.

July in Iquique — the hardest end of the year

July averages 16°C (60°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Rain is a non-issue at 0 mm for the month, with about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.9 hours of daylight to work with.

It scores 4.9/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 9.3/10 in the destination's best month.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Flexible dates? February scores 4.4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

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Frequently asked

What is the weather like in Iquique in July?
In July, Iquique averages 16°C, 0 mm of rain, and about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.9/10.
Is July a good time to visit Iquique?
July earns a 4.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
How much does it rain in Iquique in July?
Expect about 0 mm of rain in July. Average humidity is 68% and there are about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

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