Atacama weather in May
Considering a trip to Atacama this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Atacama in May?
Atacama is a region in Chile. May in Atacama generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is pleasant in Bahia Inglesa at 19°C to warm in Copiapó at 23°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C in Copiapó and 13°C in Bahia Inglesa.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Bahia Inglesa with an average of 4.9 mm to low rainfall in Vallenar with 9.4 mm. Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Copiapó. The city Copiapó usually sees around 199 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
For specific regional insights in Atacama for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Atacama climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Atacama?
Copiapó
In May Copiapó generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Caldera
In May Caldera generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Bahia Inglesa
In May Bahia Inglesa generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Vallenar
In May Vallenar generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Piedra Colgada
In May Piedra Colgada generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Atacama, in Chile.
Is May the best time to visit Atacama?
Given the typically perfect weather conditions in Copiapó, May might be a good time to visit Atacama.
Generally speaking, provide perfect weather in Copiapó.
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