Iquique weather in May

May in Iquique: warm, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in Iquique · #231 of 897 destinations to visit in May · comfort 88/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Iquique climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 24°C / 76°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 15°C / 59°F | |
| Rainfall | 9 mm / 0.4 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 4 days | |
| Humidity | 78% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 15°C / 59°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.2 h | |
| Wind | 18 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 30 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Iquique in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Iquique?
- May in Iquique: warm, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Iquique on SeasonMap's comfort score (88/100).
- What is the weather like in Iquique in May?
- In May, Iquique averages a daily high of 24.2°C and a low of 15.2°C, with about 9.4 mm of rain over roughly 3.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Iquique in May?
- Iquique has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 30 in May.