Cool
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
La Serena, Chile in May
Weather score46Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6.2h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 14mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
17°C
Rain
14mm
Sun
6.2h
Sea
15°C
Weather score
46
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 14mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.2h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 15°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare La Serena, Chile with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May17°C average high
May is on the cooler side of La Serena'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.
Rain
May14mm average rain
May sits near La Serena's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to June and August to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May6.2 hours average sun
May is below La Serena's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May15°C average sea
May is below La Serena's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJanuary to March
Sea temperatures are usually near 17°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May46 weather score
May scores below La Serena's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.