La Serena in May
8.2out of 10
Yes, a good time to go
Mild: highs around 18°C. Very dry: about 2 rainy days.
18°CAvg high
12°CAvg low
2Rainy days (20 mm)
10:30 hDaylight
07:26Sunrise · 17:56 Sunset
Why this score
- Mild: highs around 18°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?
Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (2.0 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°C | 16°C | 0 mm | 0 | – | – | 9.1 |
| February | 23°C | 16°C | 0 mm | 0 | – | – | 9.1 |
| March | 22°C | 15°C | 4 mm | 0 | – | – | 9.0 |
| April | 20°C | 13°C | 3 mm | 1 | – | – | 8.7 |
| May | 18°C | 12°C | 20 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.2 |
| June | 17°C | 10°C | 30 mm | 2 | – | – | 7.9 |
| July | 16°C | 9°C | 15 mm | 2 | – | – | 7.9 |
| August | 17°C | 9°C | 15 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.0 |
| September | 18°C | 11°C | 5 mm | 1 | – | – | 8.4 |
| October | 20°C | 12°C | 5 mm | 1 | – | – | 8.7 |
| November | 21°C | 13°C | 1 mm | 0 | – | – | 9.0 |
| December | 22°C | 15°C | 0 mm | 0 | – | – | 9.1 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is La Serena in May?
Daytime highs average 18°C and nights about 12°C.
When is the best time to visit La Serena?
The best months are January, February, December, March.