Weather in May in Magallanes
Considering a trip to Magallanes this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Magallanes in May?
Magallanes is a region in Chile. May in Magallanes generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 4°C in Torres del Paine to 8°C in Punta Arenas. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C in Punta Arenas and -2°C in Torres del Paine.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Punta Arenas with an average of 55 mm to heavy rainfall in Torres del Paine with 278 mm.For a closer look at May's conditions in Magallanes, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Magallanes's yearly weather, check out our Magallanes climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Magallanes?
Puerto Natales
In May Puerto Natales generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Punta Arenas
In May Punta Arenas generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Torres del Paine
In May Torres del Paine generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Porvenir
In May Porvenir generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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El Toro
In May El Toro generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Magallanes, in Chile.
Is May the best time to visit Magallanes?
In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Magallanes due to the typically poor weather in Puerto Natales.
Generally speaking, January, February, March and December provide unpleasant weather in Puerto Natales.
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