September · Chile
Best time to visit Iquique in September Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Iquique in September
Average temperature 17°C, 11 mm of rain, about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 65% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
September score
6.9/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 11 mm
- Humidity
- 65%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 20
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
September in Iquique scores 6.9/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 17°C, 11 mm of rain, and roughly 20 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.
September in Iquique: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
Temperatures hover around 17°C (62°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
At just 11 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.9 hours of daylight.
That is 6.9/10 on the same scale — 8th of 12 months, versus 9.3/10 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 Iquique — 2.4 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Iquique in September?
- In September, Iquique averages 17°C, 11 mm of rain, and about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.9/10.
- Is September a good time to visit Iquique?
- September earns a 6.9/10 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 September?
- Expect about 11 mm of rain in September. Average humidity is 65% and there are about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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