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La Serena in May
The weather in May
In May, La Serena averages daytime highs of 19° and night-time lows of 13° — mild weather by day. Expect around 18 mm of precipitation, with hardly any wet days, with average cloud cover near 33%.
Days are 1.9° cooler than in April on average, and June is cooler again by about 1.4°. The sea averages 15°, too cold for most swimmers.
May scores 98/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 4th of the twelve months for La Serena. For the most comfortable weather, consider September, October and December instead.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:23 and sets at 18:01 local time, giving 10 h 38 min of daylight. Days shorten by 36 minutes over the month.
Why 98/100?
How the score for May is builtBeach score this month: 39/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).
Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Around La Serena this month
Chile's best in May
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La Serena in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit La Serena?
May scores 98/100 for La Serena, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 19°C with 0 wet days.
How warm is La Serena in May?
Daytime highs average 19°C and night-time lows 13°C in May.
Does it rain a lot in La Serena in May?
La Serena receives about 18 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 0 days.
Can you swim in La Serena in May?
The sea averages 15°C in May, cold for most swimmers.