Arica in May

7.8out of 10

Yes, a good time to go

Mild: highs around 22°C. Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days.

22°CAvg high
16°CAvg low
9Rainy days (24 mm)
11:08 hDaylight
07:04Sunrise · 18:11 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 22°C
  • Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days
  • Rain varies a lot between years (±5.2 days)

What to wear and pack

  • Layers you can add or remove
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in May varies a lot between years (±5.2 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

26° 19° J 26° 20° F 26° 19° M 24° 17° A 22° 16° M 20° 14° J 19° 13° J 19° 13° A 20° 14° S 21° 15° O 23° 16° N 25° 18° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 26°C19°C10 mm 2– – 8.8
February 26°C20°C7 mm 2– – 8.8
March 26°C19°C4 mm 1– – 9.0
April 24°C17°C7 mm 2– – 8.9
May 22°C16°C24 mm 9– – 7.8
June 20°C14°C30 mm 12– – 7.1
July 19°C13°C29 mm 10– – 7.2
August 19°C13°C20 mm 7– – 7.7
September 20°C14°C14 mm 4– – 8.2
October 21°C15°C9 mm 2– – 8.7
November 23°C16°C4 mm 0– – 9.1
December 25°C18°C5 mm 1– – 9.0

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Arica in May?

Daytime highs average 22°C and nights about 16°C.

When is the best time to visit Arica?

The best months are November, March, December, April.