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La Serena weather in May (Coquimbo Region, Chile)

Will it be rainy or sunny in La Serena this May? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The weather in La Serena during May is usually perfect, offering pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 19°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 12°C.

Precipitation

La Serena in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 21 mm for the month. Historically, approximately a single day this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 142 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June and July tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

La Serena, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 19°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 3%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 21 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days a single day  
HumidityHumidity 84%  
SunshineSunshine 142 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage 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.

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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 La Serena, 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.

What To Do

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

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

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