May · Chile
Best time to visit Elqui Valley in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Elqui Valley in May
Average temperature 11°C, 3 mm of rain, about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 26% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
7.5/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 11°C
- Rainfall
- 3 mm
- Humidity
- 26%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 10
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Elqui Valley scores 7.5/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 11°C, 3 mm of rain, and roughly 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Elqui Valley is Chile’s stargazing corridor-pisco vines, clear nights, and hillside observatories. Best window: cooler months from late autumn through early spring.
May in Elqui Valley: strong conditions, 10th of 12
May averages 11°C (51°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rain is a non-issue at 3 mm for the month, with about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.5 hours of daylight to work with.
It scores 7.5/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 9.9/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, footwear you can get muddy.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? February scores 2.4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Elqui Valley in May?
- In May, Elqui Valley averages 11°C, 3 mm of rain, and about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.5/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Elqui Valley?
- May earns a 7.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Elqui Valley in May?
- Expect about 3 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 26% and there are about 10 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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