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Magallanes Weather in May

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

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Puerto Natales Punta Arenas Torres del Paine Porvenir

Planning a getaway to Magallanes, Chile this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Magallanes in May

Magallanes, Chile 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 (39°F) in Torres del Paine to 8°C (46°F) in Punta Arenas. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C (37°F) in Punta Arenas and -2°C (28°F) in Torres del Paine.

For specific regional insights in Magallanes, Chile, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Punta Arenas with an average of 55 mm (2.2 in) to heavy rainfall in Torres del Paine with 278 mm (11 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Magallanes in May

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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 Magallanes

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

Temperature range in Magallanes (May)

Precipitation variation in Magallanes (May)

Puerto Natales

In May Puerto Natales generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
0°C (32°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly rainfall
159 mm (6.3 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
6 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Puerto Natales →

Punta Arenas

In May Punta Arenas generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
117 hours
97 hours
72 hours
Monthly rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
10 days
7 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Punta Arenas →

Torres del Paine

In May Torres del Paine generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C (39°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
-2°C (28°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
323 mm (13 in)
278 mm (11 in)
246 mm (9.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
9 days
6 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Torres del Paine →

Porvenir

In May Porvenir generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
117 hours
97 hours
72 hours
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
7 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Porvenir →

El Toro

In May El Toro generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
149 mm (5.9 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
9 days
6 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in El Toro →

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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Puerto Natales 7°C (45°F) 0°C (32°F) 121 mm (4.8 in)
Punta Arenas 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Torres del Paine 4°C (39°F) -2°C (28°F) 278 mm (11 in)
Porvenir 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
El Toro 7°C (45°F) -1°C (30°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)

Magallanes weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Magallanes, Chile in May?

Expect poor weather across Magallanes, Chile in May. The popular destination of Puerto Natales averages 7°C (45°F) by day and 0°C (32°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Magallanes, Chile in May?

Average temperatures in Magallanes, Chile during May range from a nighttime low near 0°C (32°F) to a daytime high around 7°C (45°F) in Puerto Natales.

Does Magallanes, Chile get a lot of rain in May?

Puerto Natales typically receives notable rainfall in May, about 121 mm (4.8 in) on average across Magallanes, Chile.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Magallanes, Chile?

In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Magallanes, Chile 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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