Cartagena weather in May (Valparaíso Region, Chile)

Can you expect sunny skies in Cartagena in May? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Cartagena includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 17°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 10°C.

Precipitation

Cartagena in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 66 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 3 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 115 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January, February, March, April, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, June tends to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Cartagena, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 11%  

Precipitation 66 mm  

Rainy days 3 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 115 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Valparaíso, Chile (56 KM, 34 Miles).

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.

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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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Cartagena, 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.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Cartagena.

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