When to go · La Serena
La Serena in May
Good month. Outside the best window (Dec–Mar for beach weather; Sep–Nov and Mar–Apr for cooler sightseeing). Across Chile: Good for the Atacama and Santiago; south turning wet and cold.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 19°C66°F / 10°C50°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 2
- Crowds
- Low
- Chile overall
- Prices
- Low
- Chile overall
Verdict
GoodChile month rating
Outside the best window (Dec–Mar for beach weather; Sep–Nov and Mar–Apr for cooler sightseeing). Across Chile: Good for the Atacama and Santiago; south turning wet and cold.
Weather in May
- La SerenaHighs around 19 °C, lows around 10 °C, rain on about 2 daysHighs around 66 °F, lows around 50 °F, rain on about 2 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Chile overall
- Low
- Prices · Chile overall
- Low
Chile overall: Good for the Atacama and Santiago; south turning wet and cold.
What to pack
- A warm layer for the evenings