Climate guide for Viña del Mar, Chile

Viña del Mar in May

Weather, crowds & best time to visit

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May · Chile

Best time to visit Viña del Mar in May Weather, crowds & prices

Weather in Viña del Mar in May

Average temperature 13°C, 12 mm of rain, about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 54% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).

May score

4.0/10

Ranked #10 of 12 months

Full year for Viña del Mar
Avg temp
13°C
Rainfall
12 mm
Humidity
54%
Days with 6h+ sun
5
Crowd Density
Quiet / Uncrowded
Average Expenses
$ · Budget Friendly ($)

May in Viña del Mar scores 4.0/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 13°C, 12 mm of rain, and roughly 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.

Viña del Mar is Chile’s garden seaside resort-flower clock, casino strip, and easy hops to Valparaíso hills. Best window: October-April in the Southern Hemisphere.

May in Viña del Mar — off-season conditions

Temperatures hover around 13°C (55°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.

At just 12 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.3 hours of daylight.

That is 4/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 9/10 for the best month here.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Viña del Mar — 5 points higher on the same scale.

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Frequently asked

What is the weather like in Viña del Mar in May?
In May, Viña del Mar averages 13°C, 12 mm of rain, and about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.0/10.
Is May a good time to visit Viña del Mar?
May earns a 4.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
How much does it rain in Viña del Mar in May?
Expect about 12 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 54% and there are about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

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