May verdict

Iquique, Chile in May

Weather score58Good

Good for holiday weather

Average highs are around 20°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 7.7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 0mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

May weather

Monthly averages

Temp

20°C

Rain

0mm

Sun

7.7h

Sea

19°C

Weather score

58

Good

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 20°C, so pack for cooler days.

Drier

Rainfall averages 0mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 7.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 19°C, so the water can feel cool.

Map

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Compare Iquique, Chile with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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May20°C average high

May is on the cooler side of Iquique's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.

Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

May0mm average rain

May is close to Iquique's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.

Driest monthsAll year

Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.

May7.7 hours average sun

May is below Iquique's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.

Brightest monthsApril and October to December

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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May19°C average sea

May is close to Iquique's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.

Warmest seaJanuary to March and December

Sea temperatures are usually near 21°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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May58 weather score

May sits close to Iquique's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.

Best weather monthsJanuary to April and November to December

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.