Punta Arenas in May
4.7out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 6°C. Frequent rain: about 13 rainy days.
6°CAvg high
2°CAvg low
13Rainy days (60 mm)
8:24 hDaylight
09:28Sunrise · 17:52 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 6°C
- Frequent rain: about 13 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in May varies a lot between years (±3.9 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C | 7°C | 89 mm | 20 | – | – | 4.7 |
| February | 12°C | 7°C | 69 mm | 15 | – | – | 5.4 |
| March | 11°C | 6°C | 83 mm | 17 | – | – | 5.0 |
| April | 8°C | 4°C | 84 mm | 15 | – | – | 4.9 |
| May | 6°C | 2°C | 60 mm | 13 | – | – | 4.7 |
| June | 4°C | 0°C | 56 mm | 12 | – | – | 4.3 |
| July | 3°C | -1°C | 56 mm | 13 | – | – | 4.2 |
| August | 4°C | 0°C | 62 mm | 13 | – | – | 4.3 |
| September | 6°C | 2°C | 54 mm | 12 | – | – | 4.9 |
| October | 8°C | 3°C | 69 mm | 15 | – | – | 4.8 |
| November | 10°C | 4°C | 78 mm | 18 | – | – | 4.7 |
| December | 11°C | 6°C | 88 mm | 21 | – | – | 4.5 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Punta Arenas in May?
Daytime highs average 6°C and nights about 2°C.
When is the best time to visit Punta Arenas?
The best months are February, March, April, September.