May weather forecastCoquimbo, Chile

May

Weather in May

The last month of the autumn, May, is another refreshing month in Coquimbo, Chile, with an average temperature varying between 14°C (57.2°F) and 18.9°C (66°F).

Temperature

May's onset records a minor alteration in the average high-temperature to a refreshing 18.9°C (66°F) from April's 20.6°C (69.1°F). Coquimbo nights in May witness a mild cool down to an average temperature of 14°C (57.2°F).

Humidity

In Coquimbo, Chile, the average relative humidity in May is 69%.

Rainfall

In Coquimbo, Chile, in May, during 2.1 rainfall days, 10mm (0.39") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Coquimbo, during the entire year, the rain falls for 17.5 days and collects up to 44mm (1.73") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

In Coquimbo, in May, the average water temperature is 15.3°C (59.5°F).
Note: In water with a temperature of 15.3°C (59.5°F), most people do not enjoy swimming. As the temperature descends from 21°C (69.8°F) to 15°C (59°F), breathing becomes increasingly difficult to control.

Daylight

In Coquimbo, the average length of the day in May is 10h and 37min.
On the first day of May in Coquimbo, sunrise is at 07:14 and sunset at 18:10. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:32 and sunset at 17:53 -04.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine in Coquimbo, Chile, are May through July, with an average of 9.1h of sunshine.

UV index

In Coquimbo, Chile, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: An average maximum UV index of 5 in May leads to these recommendations:
Prioritize safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are shared. Direct Sun exposure should be minimized especially during midday when radiation is most intense. A hat with a generous brim can prevent nearly 50% of UV rays from reaching your eyes.

Updated: Jan 24, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In Coquimbo, in May, the average high-temperature is 18.9°C (66°F), and the average low-temperature is 14°C (57.2°F).

In May, the average relative humidity in Coquimbo, Chile, is 69%.

In Coquimbo, Chile, in May, during 2.1 rainfall days, 10mm (0.39") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Coquimbo, Chile, in May, the average water temperature is 15.3°C (59.5°F). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 15.3°C (59.5°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

In May, the average day length is 10h and 37min.

On the first day of May, sunrise is at 07:14 and sunset at 18:10. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 07:32 and sunset at 17:53 -04.

The months with the least sunshine in Coquimbo are May through July, with an average of 9.1h of sunshine.

In May, the average sunshine duration in Coquimbo is 9.1h.

In Coquimbo, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health threat from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year J F M A May J J A S O N D

Apr

May

Jun

Average high temperature

20.6°C

18.9°C

17.3°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

11.9km/h

10.7km/h

11.3km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

1.6

2.1

3.1

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

28.3

28.5

26.5

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
Coquimbo, Chile

Average high temperature in May: 18.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (22.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (16.3°C).

Average low temperature in May: 14°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is February (17°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (11.7°C).

Average pressure in May
Coquimbo, Chile

Average pressure in May: 1017.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1018.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1014.1mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Coquimbo, Chile

Average wind speed in May: 9.9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (13.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (9.9km/h).

Average humidity in May
Coquimbo, Chile

Average humidity in May: 69%

The months with the highest relative humidity are January and February (73%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are June and July (66%).

Average rainfall in May
Coquimbo, Chile

Average rainfall in May: 10mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (20mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are January, November and December (0mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Coquimbo, Chile

Average rainfall days in May: 2.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (3.1 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (0.3 days).

Average sea temperature in May
Coquimbo, Chile

Average sea temperature in May: 15.3°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (18.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is August (13.4°C).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Coquimbo, Chile

Average daylight in May: 10h and 36min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).

Average sunshine in May: 9h and 6min

The months with the most sunshine are January, February and December (Average sunshine: 9h and 54min).
The months with the least sunshine are May, June and July (Average sunshine: 9h and 6min).

Average sunshine days in May
Coquimbo, Chile

Average sunshine days in May: 28.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (29.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (26.5 days).

Average UV index in May
Coquimbo, Chile

Average UV index in May: 5

The month with the highest UV index is January (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are June, July, August and September (UV index 4).

Average cloud cover in May
Coquimbo, Chile

Average cloud cover in May: 16

The month with the most cloud cover is May (Cloud cover 16).
The month with the least cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in May
Coquimbo, Chile

Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).