Valparaíso · SpringMonth summary
Valparaíso weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
52°F – 61°F
🌧 Rainy days
14% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.2h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (8.4/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Valparaíso in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: Favourable conditions in May (7.1/10). January scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Valparaíso in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in May
Spring marks the start of the good season in Valparaíso. Temperatures rise (16°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain risk remains low (14% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. January (8.4/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 57°F | 68°F | 2% | 0.0in | 13.7h | 8.4/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 59°F | 68°F | 1% | 0.0in | 12.3h | 8.2/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 57°F | 68°F | 2% | 0.0in | 11.8h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 54°F | 64°F | 9% | 0.0in | 10.5h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ May | 52°F | 61°F | 14% | 0.1in | 9.2h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ June | 50°F | 57°F | 22% | 0.2in | 8.7h | 6.6/10 |
| ⛅ July | 48°F | 57°F | 16% | 0.1in | 9.7h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ August | 48°F | 57°F | 15% | 0.1in | 10.0h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ September | 50°F | 59°F | 10% | 0.0in | 11.1h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ October | 52°F | 61°F | 8% | 0.0in | 12.3h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 54°F | 64°F | 5% | 0.0in | 13.0h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 55°F | 66°F | 3% | 0.0in | 13.8h | 8.2/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Valparaíso averages 61°F, 14% rainy days and 9.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.1/10.
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Comparison
May vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 8.4/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +4°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -12%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +4.5h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Valparaíso in May
Is May a good time to visit Valparaíso?
May is an acceptable time for Valparaíso (score 7.1/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider January (8.4/10) if possible.
What to do in Valparaíso in May?
With 61°F max and 9.2h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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