May · Chile
Best time to visit Valparaiso in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Valparaiso in May
Average temperature 13°C, 18 mm of rain, about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 83% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
7.6/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 18 mm
- Humidity
- 83%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 5
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Valparaiso scores 7.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 13°C, 18 mm of rain, and roughly 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Valparaíso climbs its hills in a tangle of funiculars, murals and colourful tin houses above the Pacific.
May in Valparaiso — reliably good (9th best month)
May averages 13°C (55°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Expect 18 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.3 daylight hours.
It scores 7.6/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 9.4/10 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? January scores 1.8 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Valparaiso in May?
- In May, Valparaiso averages 13°C, 18 mm of rain, and about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.6/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Valparaiso?
- May earns a 7.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Valparaiso in May?
- Expect about 18 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 83% and there are about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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