Atacama Desert weather in May (Antofagasta Region, Chile)
Will it be warm or cold in Atacama Desert this May? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.
Temperatures
For May, the weather in Atacama Desert is generally perfect, featuring pleasant temperatures and almost no rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 22°C. At night, they generally drop to 4°C.
Precipitation
Atacama Desert in May usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 4.8 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 0 days of rain are anticipated.In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, tend to have less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Atacama Desert climate page with graphs.
Atacama Desert, monthly averages in May
Min Temperature
4°C
Max Temperature
22°C
Chance of Rain
0%
Precipitation
4.8 mm
Rainy days
0 days
Where to go in Chile in May
Find out more about the weather in Chile and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in this month?
For visitors traveling to Atacama Desert, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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