March weather forecastIquique, Chile

March

Weather in March

March sees the arrival of autumn, bringing a minor drop in temperatures and daylight hours, which fall to 12.2 hours. Relative humidity clocks at 75%, typically attributed to slightly cooler conditions, but it doesn't compromise outdoor engagements. The sea temperatures also begin to drop, from 22.8°C (73°F) in February to 21.3°C (70.3°F). Although subtle, these changes are indicative of the transitioning season, setting the stage for the cooler temperatures to come in the ensuing months.

Temperature

Iquique starts March with an average high-temperature of a still moderately hot 23.3°C (73.9°F), a minor shift from February's 23.9°C (75°F). A consistent average low-temperature of 18.4°C (65.1°F), with a minor variance from the daytime highs, is noted during the nights of March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity in Iquique is 75%.

Rainfall

In Iquique, in March, it is raining for 2.1 days, with typically 1mm (0.04") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 17.8 rainfall days, and 15mm (0.59") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Iquique, the average seawater temperature in March is 21.3°C (70.3°F).
Note: The majority of individuals find it unpleasurable to swim in 21.3°C (70.3°F). It becomes progressively harder to manage one's breathing as the water temperature falls below 21°C (69.8°F).

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Iquique is 12h and 12min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 07:38 and sunset at 20:07. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:47 and sunset at 19:41 -03.

Sunshine

The months with the most sunshine are March, June, August through November, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.

UV index

January through March, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Iquique, Chile. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily maximum UV index of 6 in March interprets into the following advice:
Stick with precautions and abide by sun safety procedures. Evading sunburn is essential. Stay in the shade and limit sun exposure from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most potent. Keep in mind that shade structures like parasols or canopies do not offer full protection. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit. Beware! Reflecting off water and sand, UV rays are much stronger.

Updated: Jan 24, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Iquique in March has an average high-temperature of 23.3°C (73.9°F) and an average low-temperature of 18.4°C (65.1°F).

In Iquique, Chile, the average relative humidity in March is 75%.

In Iquique, in March, it is raining for 2.1 days, with typically 1mm (0.04") of accumulated precipitation.

In Iquique, in March, the average water temperature is 21.3°C (70.3°F). For most, swimming in 21.3°C (70.3°F) is not an enjoyable activity. Furthermore, controlling your breathing becomes progressively more difficult as the water temperature decreases from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F).

In March, the average day length in Iquique is 12h and 12min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:38 and sunset at 20:07. On the last day of the month, in Iquique, sunrise is at 07:47 and sunset at 19:41 -03.

The months with the most sunshine in Iquique are March, June, August through November, with an average of 9.9h of sunshine.

In Iquique, Chile, the average sunshine duration in March is 9.9h.

The months with the highest UV index in Iquique, Chile, are January through March, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year J F March A M J J A S O N D

Feb

March

Apr

Average high temperature

23.9°C

23.3°C

21.9°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

12.1km/h

12.3km/h

12.6km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

2.9

2.1

2.2

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

24.2

29.8

27.7

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Iquique, Chile

Average high temperature in March: 23.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (23.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is August (18°C).

Average low temperature in March: 18.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (19.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is August (12.1°C).

Average pressure in March
Iquique, Chile

Average pressure in March: 1013.2mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1016.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1012.6mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Iquique, Chile

Average wind speed in March: 11.1km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is April (11.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is August (9.8km/h).

Average humidity in March
Iquique, Chile

Average humidity in March: 75%

The months with the highest relative humidity are April and May (76%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January, August, September, October, November and December (73%).

Average rainfall in March
Iquique, Chile

Average rainfall in March: 1mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (0mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Iquique, Chile

Average rainfall days in March: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is February (2.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (0.2 days).

Average sea temperature in March
Iquique, Chile

Average sea temperature in March: 21.3°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (22.8°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are July and August (16.8°C).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Iquique, Chile

Average daylight in March: 12h and 12min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 13h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 54min).

Average sunshine in March: 9h and 54min

The months with the most sunshine are March, June, August, September, October and November (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are January, February, April, May, July and December (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).

Average sunshine days in March
Iquique, Chile

Average sunshine days in March: 29.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (29.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (24.2 days).

Average UV index in March
Iquique, Chile

Average UV index in March: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February and March (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in March
Iquique, Chile

Average cloud cover in March: 12

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 16).
The month with the least cloud cover is October (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in March
Iquique, Chile

Average visibility in March: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).