Monthly climate guide
Iquique weather in May
May in Iquique is typically warm, with average daytime highs around 23°C (73°F) and night-time lows near 14°C (57°F). The month usually brings about 0 mm of rain (very dry) and is often cloudy. Daytime highs are about the same as April and about the same as June.
What stands out in May
- It's one of the drier stretches of the year in Iquique.
- Just 190 km apart, but Iquique runs about 2°C cooler than Arica this month.
Avg high
23°C
73°F
Avg low
14°C
57°F
Rainfall
0 mm
very dry
Humidity
67%
relative
Sky
80%
cloud · often cloudy
Iquique weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C / 79°F | 17°C / 63°F | 1 mm | 67% | 65% |
| February | 27°C / 80°F | 18°C / 65°F | 1 mm | 68% | 61% |
| March | 26°C / 79°F | 17°C / 63°F | 0 mm | 68% | 60% |
| April | 24°C / 75°F | 15°C / 60°F | 0 mm | 69% | 68% |
| May | 23°C / 73°F | 14°C / 57°F | 0 mm | 67% | 80% |
| June | 21°C / 70°F | 13°C / 55°F | 1 mm | 67% | 87% |
| July | 21°C / 69°F | 12°C / 53°F | 1 mm | 66% | 89% |
| August | 21°C / 70°F | 12°C / 53°F | 1 mm | 64% | 89% |
| September | 22°C / 71°F | 12°C / 54°F | 2 mm | 64% | 87% |
| October | 23°C / 73°F | 13°C / 55°F | 0 mm | 64% | 84% |
| November | 23°C / 74°F | 14°C / 57°F | 1 mm | 65% | 73% |
| December | 25°C / 76°F | 16°C / 60°F | 0 mm | 66% | 67% |
What to pack for May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
Is May a good time to visit Iquique?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Iquique →Other Chile cities in May
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Iquique in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Iquique?
May is a reasonable time for Iquique: highs around 23°C and about 0 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Iquique in May?
Average highs are about 23°C (73°F) and average lows about 14°C (57°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Iquique in May?
Iquique typically gets around 0 mm of rain in May — very dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Iquique (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.