Swimming in Chile in may 2024 Sea temperature by city in may

In may in Chile swimming conditions vary by city. Details below:

As for Easter island, swimming is pleasant in may. The sea water is 74°F on average (min: 72°F/max: 76°F) so you can easily spend time in the water.

Swimming in may in Iquique, Arica, Antofagasta and Tocopilla is possible but the sea is generally cool. So though the sea temperature may sometimes reach 69°F, it can also go as low as 64°F. Note that the average is 67°F.

Swimming in may in Tongoy, La Serena and Taltal is possible... with a wetsuit! Indeed, the water is cold at this time of year with an average temperature of 60°F (min: 57°F/max: 62°F).

Forget about swimming in Punta Arenas, Valparaiso, Constitucion, Quellon, Bahía Mansa, Cobquecura, Chiloe Island, Lebu, Lota, Parc national Isla Magdalena, Pichilemu, Porvenir, Puerto Aguirre, Puerto Montt, Punta pite, Quintay, San Antonio, Ancud, Arauco, Calbuco, Concepción, Coronel, Puerto Aisen, Valdivia and Viña del Mar in may! The water temperature is freezing, reaching as low as 45°F (and only 48°F at the best of times). Our advice: plan on sightseeing, and don't bring your beach towel!