San Pedro de Atacama weather in May (Antofagasta Region, Chile)

How is the weather in San Pedro de Atacama in May? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In San Pedro de Atacama the weather in May is generally perfect, with pleasant temperatures and almost no rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 19°C, while nights can cool down to about 3°C.

San Pedro de Atacama in May usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 4.7 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 0 days of rain.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, May is a great time to visit. January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June and July tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized San Pedro de Atacama climate page with graphs.

 

San Pedro de Atacama, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 19°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 1%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 4.7 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 0 days  
HumidityHumidity 22%  

Where to go in Chile in May

Find out more about the weather in Chile in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in San Pedro de Atacama in May?

For visitors traveling to San Pedro de Atacama, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
5/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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