Iquique in May

8.2out of 10

Yes, a good time to go

Mild: highs around 19°C. Very dry: about 2 rainy days.

19°CAvg high
16°CAvg low
2Rainy days (8 mm)
11:02 hDaylight
07:06Sunrise · 18:08 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 19°C
  • Very dry: about 2 rainy days

What to wear and pack

  • Layers you can add or remove
  • Comfortable walking shoes

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in May varies a lot between years (±3.2 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

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

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 22°C20°C1 mm 0– – 9.0
February 22°C20°C2 mm 1– – 9.0
March 21°C19°C0 mm 0– – 9.0
April 20°C17°C1 mm 0– – 8.7
May 19°C16°C8 mm 2– – 8.2
June 17°C15°C16 mm 7– – 7.5
July 17°C14°C16 mm 6– – 7.4
August 16°C14°C10 mm 3– – 7.8
September 17°C14°C6 mm 1– – 8.1
October 17°C15°C3 mm 0– – 8.3
November 19°C16°C2 mm 0– – 8.5
December 20°C18°C1 mm 0– – 8.8

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Iquique in May?

Daytime highs average 19°C and nights about 16°C.

When is the best time to visit Iquique?

The best months are January, February, March, December.