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May · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 100/100

Calama in May

Excellent · 100/100
High / low21° / 4°daily averages
Precipitation3 mm0 wet days
Cloud cover10%monthly average
22.46° S, 68.92° WElevation 2,275 mUTC−3 · Chile Summer Time
When to goCalama · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec100May
Best timeMay–Jul
May: high / low21° / 4°
iWhat to expect

The weather in May

In May, Calama averages daytime highs of 21° and night-time lows of 4° — mild weather by day. Expect around 3 mm of precipitation, with hardly any wet days, with average cloud cover near 10%.

Days are 1.6° cooler than in April on average, and June is cooler again by about 1.2°.

May scores 100/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 1st of the twelve months for Calama.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:01 and sets at 18:04 local time, giving 11 h 03 min of daylight. Days shorten by 25 minutes over the month.

Why 100/100?

How the score for May is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%99%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

May against the year

Full climate guide
iiiTop of the table

Chile's best in May

Where to go in May
Antofagasta
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Antofagasta

Antofagasta
19°May high
0wet days
100score
Antofagasta
Coquimbo
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Coquimbo

Coquimbo Region
18°May high
0wet days
99score
Coquimbo
Vallenar
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Vallenar

Atacama
24°May high
0wet days
99score
Vallenar
La Serena
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La Serena

Coquimbo Region
19°May high
0wet days
98score
La Serena
·Questions

Calama in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit Calama?

May scores 100/100 for Calama, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 21°C with 0 wet days.

How warm is Calama in May?

Daytime highs average 21°C and night-time lows 4°C in May.

Does it rain a lot in Calama in May?

Calama receives about 3 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 0 days.