San Pedro de Atacama

Valley of the Moon Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Valley of the Moon, Chile in May.

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San Pedro de Atacama Calama

Are you planning a trip a to Valley of the Moon, Chile in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Valley of the Moon in May

Valley of the Moon, Chile is a region in Chile. May in Valley of the Moon generally has pleasant temperatures, with almost no precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are pleasant and range from 19°C (66°F) in San Pedro de Atacama to 21°C (70°F) in Calama. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C (39°F) in Calama and 3°C (37°F) in San Pedro de Atacama.

To explore the conditions in Valley of the Moon, Chile in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

May is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 1 mm (0.04 in) in San Pedro de Atacama.

Explore Valley of the Moon by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Valley of the Moon — 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 Valley of the Moon in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Valley of the Moon.

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 Valley of the Moon

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

Temperature range in Valley of the Moon (May)

Precipitation variation in Valley of the Moon (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 →

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 Valley of the Moon 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)
Calama 21°C (70°F) 4°C (39°F) 4.4 mm (0.2 in)

Valley of the Moon weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Valley of the Moon, Chile in May?

Valley of the Moon, Chile typically experiences perfect weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in San Pedro de Atacama average around 19°C (66°F), and temperatures drop to about 3°C (37°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Valley of the Moon, Chile in May?

San Pedro de Atacama averages a daytime maximum of 19°C (66°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 3°C (37°F).

Does Valley of the Moon, Chile get a lot of rain in May?

May is on the drier side in Valley of the Moon, Chile. San Pedro de Atacama averages only about 1 mm (0.04 in), with most days staying dry.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Valley of the Moon, Chile?

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Valley of the Moon, Chile with overall perfect weather in San Pedro de Atacama.

On average, the best time to visit Valley of the Moon, Chile is in January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in San Pedro de Atacama.

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