The weather in May in Valparaíso

It's cool to moderate in May in Valparaíso with an average temperature of 18°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 16°C to a high of 21°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 8°C and 11°C.

Looking for great weather? May is a good time to be in Valparaíso. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Valparaíso, Chile. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 32°C in 2020, Valparaíso reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 12°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 0°C to a highest value of 17°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Valparaíso is 16°C this month. This is probably too cold to swim without protective gear.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 39 mm of precipitation, spread over 6 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in May for Valparaíso

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Valparaíso. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Valparaíso New York
Average temperature 18°C 22°C
Max. temperature 21°C 28°C
Min. temperature 8°C -5°C
Total precipitation 39 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 6 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Valparaíso with mild temps, averaging around 20°C during the day and nights around 11°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps drop to around 19°C, with nights around 10°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Valparaíso is around 19°C, while nighttime temps are about 9°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Valparaíso, Chile. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Valparaíso

Temperature in May in Valparaíso over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Valparaíso, Chile. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Valparaíso

Total precipitation in May in Valparaíso over the years

Daily UV index in May in Valparaíso

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Valparaíso, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Valparaíso by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Valparaíso. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.