Chile
Chile in July
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Chile in July — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Chile in July?
- Iquique is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 20°C (67°F) in July; Punta Arenas is the coolest at 4°C (40°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Chile in July?
- Hardly: even the warmest water, at Arica (17°C (63°F)), stays below 21 °C.
Warmest
20°
Iquique
Coolest
4°
Punta Arenas
Driest
0 mm
Iquique
Warmest sea
17°
Arica
July in Chile ranges from 4°C (40°F) in Punta Arenas to 20°C (67°F) in Iquique — a spread of 15 degrees across the country. On average it is about as warm as June. Rain is frequent in most destinations. Best bets this month: Iquique, Antofagasta, and San Pedro de Atacama.
Best places in Chile in July
89 
Iquique
Tarapacá · Chile
20° / 14° 0 mm Jul
85
Antofagasta
Antofagasta · Chile
19° / 12° 0 mm Jul
80
San Pedro de Atacama
Antofagasta · Chile
18° / 0° 0 mm Jul
81
Arica
Arica y Parinacota Region · Chile
18° / 13° 1 mm Jul
81
Calama
Antofagasta · Chile
18° / 0° 0 mm Jul
88
Pozo Almonte
Tarapacá · Chile
19° / 8° 0 mm Jul
80
Hanga Roa
Valparaiso · Chile
21° / 16° 107 mm Jul
80
Copiapó
Atacama · Chile
17° / 7° 5 mm Jul
Weather in July by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iquique | 20° | 14° | 0 mm | 17° | 89 |
| Antofagasta | 19° | 12° | 0 mm | 15° | 85 |
| Arica | 18° | 13° | 1 mm | 17° | 81 |
| Calama | 18° | 0° | 0 mm | — | 81 |
| San Pedro de Atacama | 18° | 0° | 0 mm | — | 80 |
| La Serena | 16° | 8° | 25 mm | 13° | 71 |
| Rancagua | 17° | 7° | 177 mm | — | 70 |
| Viña del Mar | 16° | 8° | 114 mm | — | 66 |
| Valparaíso | 15° | 8° | 110 mm | — | 63 |
| Santiago | 14° | 3° | 89 mm | — | 59 |
| Talca | 12° | 4° | 185 mm | — | 49 |
| Concepción | 13° | 5° | 202 mm | 12° | 47 |
| Valdivia | 11° | 4° | 336 mm | — | 33 |
| Port Montt | 10° | 3° | 227 mm | — | 29 |
| Punta Arenas | 4° | -1° | 43 mm | 6° | 21 |
| Puerto Natales | 5° | -2° | 33 mm | — | 21 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Chile in July?
Average daytime highs range from 4° in Punta Arenas to 20° in Iquique.
Can you swim in Chile in July?
The sea is cool: the warmest water is around Arica at about 17°.