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Antofagasta Region Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Antofagasta Region, Chile in May.

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Planning a journey to Antofagasta Region, Chile this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Antofagasta Region in May

Antofagasta Region, Chile 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.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is cold in Puerto Aysén at 8°C (46°F) and pleasant in Atacama Desert at 22°C (72°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 4°C (39°F) in Atacama Desert and 0°C (32°F) in Puerto Aysén.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Antofagasta Region, Chile, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in San Pedro de Atacama with an average of 1 mm (0.04 in) to heavy rainfall in Puerto Aysén with 256 mm (10 in).

Explore Antofagasta Region by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Antofagasta Region — and find the best time to visit. (based on San Pedro de Atacama)

January24°C (75°F) February23°C (73°F) March23°C (73°F) April22°C (72°F) May19°C (66°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly17°C (63°F) August19°C (66°F) September21°C (70°F) October23°C (73°F) November24°C (75°F) December25°C (77°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Antofagasta Region in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Antofagasta Region.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Antofagasta Region

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Antofagasta Region, Chile?

Temperature range in Antofagasta Region (May)

Precipitation variation in Antofagasta Region (May)

San Pedro de Atacama

In May San Pedro de Atacama generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly rainfall
0 mm (0 in)
1 mm (0.04 in)
3 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in San Pedro de Atacama →

Antofagasta

In May Antofagasta generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
248 hours
227 hours
201 hours
Monthly rainfall
5.4 mm (0.2 in)
6.6 mm (0.3 in)
8.1 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Antofagasta →

Mejillones

In May Mejillones generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
248 hours
227 hours
201 hours
Monthly rainfall
5.6 mm (0.2 in)
7.7 mm (0.3 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Mejillones →

Atacama Desert

In May Atacama Desert generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly rainfall
2.4 mm (0.1 in)
4.8 mm (0.2 in)
5.5 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Atacama Desert →

Calama

In May Calama generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly rainfall
2.4 mm (0.1 in)
4.4 mm (0.2 in)
3.3 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Antofagasta Region in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
San Pedro de Atacama 19°C (66°F) 3°C (37°F) 1 mm (0.04 in)
Antofagasta 21°C (70°F) 14°C (57°F) 6.6 mm (0.3 in)
Mejillones 21°C (70°F) 15°C (59°F) 7.7 mm (0.3 in)
Atacama Desert 22°C (72°F) 4°C (39°F) 4.8 mm (0.2 in)
Calama 21°C (70°F) 4°C (39°F) 4.4 mm (0.2 in)
Toconao 18°C (64°F) 3°C (37°F) 7 mm (0.3 in)

Antofagasta Region weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Antofagasta Region, Chile in May?

In May, Antofagasta Region, Chile generally has perfect weather conditions. San Pedro de Atacama sees daytime temperatures near 19°C (66°F), with nights cooling to roughly 3°C (37°F).

What is the average temperature in Antofagasta Region, Chile in May?

In San Pedro de Atacama, the average daytime high in May is 19°C (66°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 3°C (37°F).

Does Antofagasta Region, Chile get a lot of rain in May?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Antofagasta Region, Chile during May, with San Pedro de Atacama averaging close to 1 mm (0.04 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Antofagasta Region, Chile?

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Antofagasta Region, Chile. 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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