Arica is a quiet, sun-drenched coastal town that feels more like a relaxed weekend escape than a typical Chilean city. Known locally as the city of the eternal spring, it sees almost daily sunshine and very little rain, with the occasional camanchaca fog rolling in to cool things down. The vibe is s...
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Things to do
23- Plaza del Roto Chileno
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N°06Best Time to Visit
When to go
May, September, and June are the strongest windows for exploring the city.
Jan
28°C · 82°F
40mm rain
good
Feb
28°C · 82°F
44mm rain
good
Mar
27°C · 80°F
55mm rain
good
Apr
25°C · 77°F
70mm rain
best
May
24°C · 74°F
85mm rain
best
Jun
22°C · 72°F
96mm rain
best
Jul
22°C · 72°F
100mm rain
best
Aug
22°C · 72°F
96mm rain
best
Sep
24°C · 74°F
85mm rain
best
Oct
25°C · 77°F
70mm rain
best
Nov
27°C · 80°F
55mm rain
good
Dec
28°C · 82°F
44mm rain
good
Scores blend climate, rainfall, and activity fit — shoulder city. Temperatures and rainfall are historical monthly averages; actual conditions vary year-to-year.
Right now in Arica
19°C · 66°F
Partly cloudy · daytime
Next 7 days
Today
20°
14°
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Mon
20°
16°
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Tue
21°
16°
0mm
Wed
21°
15°
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Thu
22°
16°
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Fri
22°
16°
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Sat
21°
16°
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Forecast data from Open-Meteo · refreshed hourly
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