Arica weather in May (Arica y Parinacota, Chile)
Curious about the climate in Arica this May? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.
Temperatures
Experience perfect weather in Arica in May, characterized by high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 23°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 16°C.
Precipitation
Arica in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 37 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 0 days days of rain.Average sunshine
The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 185 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, tend to have less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Arica climate page with graphs.
Arica, monthly averages in May
Min Temperature
16°C
Max Temperature
23°C
Water Temperature
18°C
Chance of Rain
1%
Precipitation
37 mm
Rainy days
0 days
Humidity
76%
Windspeed
14 km/h
Sunshine
185 hours
Percentage Sunshine
Where to go in Chile in May
Find out more about the weather in Chile and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in this month?
For visitors traveling to Arica, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 18°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Interested in more climate information?
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