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Arica, Chile Snapshot 2026
Where is Arica?
Arica, Chile
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- Chile
- City
- Arica
- Population
- 241.7K
- Coordinates
- -18.48°, -70.30°
Arica is a city in Chile with a population of approximately 241.7K. Average temperatures range from 13°C (55°F) in August to 28°C (82°F) in February. The best time to visit is April, October, November, December.
Time in Arica right now
Open full time & time zone page 09:44 44
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
IANA time zone
America/Santiago
Daylight saving
Standard time
CLT / CLST
Next DST change
September 6
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Live weather in Arica
Daylight in Arica today
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Day length
11h 02m
Climate normals for Arica
Long-term monthly averages based on historical data.
January
Excellent 
February
Good March
Excellent April best
Excellent May
Excellent June
Good July
Good August
Good September
Good October best
Excellent November best
Excellent December best
Excellent | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C / 20°C | 30°C / 22°C | 3days (10 mm) Excellent | 11.5h Excellent | 76% Humid | 9.7 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| February | 28°C / 21°C | 31°C / 24°C | 2days (10 mm) Excellent | 11.2h Excellent | 75% Muggy | 9.7 Very High | Good | View Details |
| March | 27°C / 20°C | 30°C / 22°C | 1days (2 mm) Excellent | 11.2h Excellent | 76% Humid | 9 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| April best | 24°C / 17°C | 26°C / 18°C | 2days (6 mm) Excellent | 10.8h Excellent | 82% Humid | 7.8 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| May | 21°C / 15°C | 22°C / 16°C | 12days (27 mm) Wet | 10.4h Excellent | 90% Very Muggy | 6.6 High | Excellent | View Details |
| June | 19°C / 14°C | 20°C / 14°C | 15days (35 mm) Wet | 10h Excellent | 92% Very Muggy | 6 High | Good | View Details |
| July | 18°C / 13°C | 19°C / 13°C | 11days (29 mm) Wet | 10.2h Excellent | 92% Very Muggy | 6.3 High | Good | View Details |
| August | 18°C / 13°C | 19°C / 13°C | 10days (26 mm) Wet | 10.6h Excellent | 92% Very Muggy | 7.3 Very High | Good | View Details |
| September | 18°C / 13°C | 20°C / 13°C | 6days (17 mm) Good | 11h Excellent | 91% Very Muggy | 8.5 Very High | Good | View Details |
| October best | 20°C / 14°C | 23°C / 14°C | 2days (10 mm) Excellent | 11.6h Excellent | 88% Very Muggy | 9.3 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| November best | 23°C / 15°C | 25°C / 16°C | 0days (5 mm) Excellent | 12.1h Excellent | 82% Humid | 9.7 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| December best | 25°C / 17°C | 28°C / 19°C | 1days (5 mm) Excellent | 12h Excellent | 78% Humid | 9.7 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
Monthly Temperatures
High Low
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 27°C / 20°C . Feb: 28°C / 21°C . Mar: 27°C / 20°C . Apr: 24°C / 17°C . May: 21°C / 15°C . Jun: 19°C / 14°C . Jul: 18°C / 13°C . Aug: 18°C / 13°C . Sep: 18°C / 13°C . Oct: 20°C / 14°C . Nov: 23°C / 15°C . Dec: 25°C / 17°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 10 mm. Feb: 10 mm. Mar: 2 mm. Apr: 6 mm. May: 27 mm. Jun: 35 mm. Jul: 29 mm. Aug: 26 mm. Sep: 17 mm. Oct: 10 mm. Nov: 5 mm. Dec: 5 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 76%. Feb: 75%. Mar: 76%. Apr: 82%. May: 90%. Jun: 92%. Jul: 92%. Aug: 92%. Sep: 91%. Oct: 88%. Nov: 82%. Dec: 78%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind Speed Gusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 15 km/h . Feb: 15 km/h . Mar: 15 km/h . Apr: 14 km/h . May: 13 km/h . Jun: 12 km/h . Jul: 12 km/h . Aug: 13 km/h . Sep: 14 km/h . Oct: 15 km/h . Nov: 15 km/h . Dec: 16 km/h .
Sea Temperature
Sea Temperature swim
Line chart showing monthly sea temperature. Jan: 20°C . Feb: 22°C . Mar: 21°C . Apr: 20°C . May: 19°C . Jun: 18°C . Jul: 17°C . Aug: 17°C . Sep: 17°C . Oct: 18°C . Nov: 19°C . Dec: 19°C .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 10. Feb: UV 10. Mar: UV 9. Apr: UV 8. May: UV 7. Jun: UV 6. Jul: UV 6. Aug: UV 7. Sep: UV 9. Oct: UV 9. Nov: UV 10. Dec: UV 10.
Frequently Asked Questions
Arica has a population of approximately 241.7K.
The best months to visit Arica are April, October, November, December, when temperatures are pleasant and rainfall is lower.
Arica receives approximately 182mm of rainfall annually across 65 rainy days.
Arica is located in Chile, in the Americas region.