May · Chile
Best time to visit Tongoy in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Tongoy in May
Average temperature 16°C, 4 mm of rain, about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 49% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
4.7/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 4 mm
- Humidity
- 49%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 8
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Tongoy scores 4.7/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 16°C, 4 mm of rain, and roughly 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Tongoy is a calm Coquimbo bay town known for oysters, shallow beaches, and quiet midweek coastal stays. Best window: cooler months from late autumn through early spring.
May in Tongoy: expect compromises
May averages 16°C (60°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rain is a non-issue at 4 mm for the month, with about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.5 hours of daylight to work with.
It scores 4.7/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 9.3/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? February scores 4.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Tongoy in May?
- In May, Tongoy averages 16°C, 4 mm of rain, and about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.7/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Tongoy?
- May earns a 4.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Tongoy in May?
- Expect about 4 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 49% and there are about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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