Elqui Valley weather in May (Chile)

How is the weather in Elqui Valley in May? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In May, Elqui Valley generally has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 11°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -0°C.

Elqui Valley in May usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 38 mm for the month. Typically around 2 days of snow/rainfall is expected.

The area enjoys a balanced 142 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January, February, March, April and December typically offer the best circumstances. While June, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Elqui Valley climate page with graphs.

 

Elqui Valley, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -0°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 11°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 7%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 38 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 2 days  
HumidityHumidity 84% *  
SunshineSunshine 142 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: La Serena, Chile (73 KM, 45 Miles).

Where to go in Chile in May

Find out more about the weather in Chile in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Elqui Valley in May?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
6/10

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