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Chañaral Weather in May

During May, Chañaral experiences pleasant daytime temperatures of 20°C (68°F) and cooler nights around 12°C (54°F). Rainfall is low, averaging just 9.6 mm (0.4 in) for the month.

Rainfall in Chañaral in May

Typically, you can expect about 0 days of rain this month, with 9.6 mm (0.4 in) on average.

Temperature in Chañaral in May

Chañaral has perfect weather in May, with days reaching 20°C (68°F) and nights cooling to 12°C (54°F). A light jacket or extra layer can be useful, especially outside the warmest hours of the day. Nights cool down to 12°C (54°F), so a light jacket or extra layer is useful once the sun goes down. On the plus side, the cooler nights make for comfortable sleeping conditions.

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Chañaral Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 12°C (54°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 20°C (68°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 0%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 9.6 mm (0.4 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 0 days  

Historical weather for Chañaral in May

Browse day-by-day weather records for Chañaral spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.

Chañaral historical weather extremes in May

Based on weather observations in Chañaral between 2006 and 2026, these are the recorded extremes during May.

  • On May 19, 2013, temperatures climbed to 25°C (77°F), marking the warmest May day on record.
  • On May 16, 2010, Chañaral saw its coldest May day with temperatures maxing out at 13°C (55°F).
  • Nighttime temperatures dropped to 1°C (34°F) on May 30, 2008, marking the coldest May night on record.

Best Places in Chile in May

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Chañaral in May

For Chañaral in May, you'll want flexible clothing. It's wise to pack cotton shirts, comfortable shorts, and a pair of jeans for cooler evenings. A light sweater or jacket is useful for air-conditioned spaces (like buses) or unexpected cool moments. Almost no rain is expected, so no need to bring rain gear.

What To Do in Chañaral in May

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

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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