October · Chile
Best time to visit Iquique in October Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Iquique in October
Average temperature 18°C, 0 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 64% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
October score
7.6/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 0 mm
- Humidity
- 64%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
October in Iquique scores 7.6/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 18°C, 0 mm of rain, and roughly 31 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.
October in Iquique: strong conditions, 7th of 12
October averages 18°C (64°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 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12.5 hours of daylight to work with.
It scores 7.6/10 here, 7th 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.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? February scores 1.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Iquique in October?
- In October, Iquique averages 18°C, 0 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.6/10.
- Is October a good time to visit Iquique?
- October earns a 7.6/10 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 October?
- Expect about 0 mm of rain in October. Average humidity is 64% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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