Tarapacá Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Tarapacá, Chile in May.

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Iquique

Planning a trip to Tarapacá, Chile this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Tarapacá in May

Tarapacá, Chile is a region in Chile. May in Tarapacá generally has pleasant temperatures, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) in Iquique.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Tarapacá, Chile, check out the map below.

Precipitation

May is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 17 mm (0.7 in) in Iquique.

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Iquique sees close to 208 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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Best Places to Visit in Tarapacá in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Tarapacá.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
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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).

Popular Destinations in Tarapacá

What is the weather like in May for the most popular destinonation in Tarapacá, Chile?

Iquique

In May Iquique generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

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Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
246 hours
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Monthly rainfall
7.3 mm (0.3 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
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Climate in Iquique →

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Tarapacá weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Tarapacá, Chile in May?

Expect perfect weather across Tarapacá, Chile in May. The popular destination of Iquique averages 22°C (72°F) by day and 15°C (59°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Tarapacá, Chile in May?

In Iquique, the average daytime high in May is 22°C (72°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 15°C (59°F).

Does Tarapacá, Chile get a lot of rain in May?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Tarapacá, Chile during May, with Iquique averaging close to 17 mm (0.7 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Tarapacá, Chile?

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Tarapacá, Chile with overall perfect weather in Iquique. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in offering mostly perfect weather in Iquique.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Tarapacá.

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