Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Atacama, Chile this May.
Atacama, Chile, a region in Chile, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in May ranging from 19°C (66°F) in Bahia Inglesa to 23°C (73°F) in Copiapó. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C (50°F) in Copiapó and 13°C (55°F) in Bahia Inglesa.
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Expect daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) in Copiapó. That makes May a high month for Atacama, Chile.
After dark, Copiapó cools to about 10°C (50°F) on an average May night.
From a thorough analysis of our records, Copiapó clearly dominates in terms of high temperatures. The city witnesses daytime temperatures hovering around 23°C (73°F), and evenings that remain near 10°C (50°F).
Our database indicates that in May, Bahia Inglesa is the city with the coolest temperatures in Atacama, Chile. You can expect daytime highs of 19°C (66°F) and nighttime lows close to 13°C (55°F).
The weather is predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 199 hours of sunshine in Copiapó. This means many sunny days, which creates a cheerful atmosphere during this month.
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