Antofagasta Region weather in May
Are you planning a trip to Antofagasta Region in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Antofagasta Region in May?
Antofagasta Region is a region in Chile. In May, Antofagasta Region experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from cold to pleasant and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy.
During the day the temperature is cold in Puerto Aysén at 8°C and pleasant in Atacama Desert at 22°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 4°C in Atacama Desert and -0°C in Puerto Aysén.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Calama with an average of 4.4 mm to heavy rainfall in Puerto Aysén with 256 mm.
For specific regional insights in Antofagasta Region for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Antofagasta Region climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Antofagasta Region?
San Pedro de Atacama
In May San Pedro de Atacama generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Antofagasta
In May Antofagasta generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Mejillones
In May Mejillones generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Atacama Desert
In May Atacama Desert generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Calama
In May Calama generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Antofagasta Region?
We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Antofagasta Region. Typically, the climate in San Pedro de Atacama is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in San Pedro de Atacama.
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