Punta Arenas in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Punta Arenas in may 2024
The weather in Punta Arenas in may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
very bad weather 19.4cm
Weather at 6am
43°F
Partly Cloudy
32% of time
24%
23%
9%
Weather at 12pm
45°F
Partly Cloudy
34% of time
27%
20%
10%
Weather at 6pm
43°F
Partly Cloudy
32% of time
26%
21%
12%
Weather at 3am
43°F
32%
23%
18%
12%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Punta Arenas in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Punta Arenas in may.
The climate of Punta Arenas in may is very bad
In may in Punta Arenas, the climate is wet (with 2.7in of precipitation over 4 days). This is better than the previous month since in april it receives an average of 3.2in of rainfall over 5 days.
The climate is rather cold in this city this month. Plan a sweater! Temperatures are up to 47°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 41°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Punta Arenas is 43°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Punta Arenas in may with a maximum record of 56°F in 2018 and a minimum record of 23°F in 2021.
On average, in Punta Arenas, the days of may last 08:34. The sun rises at 09:23 and sets at 17:57.
With a bad climate, the month of may is not the best time to go in Punta Arenas.
May: another location in Chile?
If you want to go to Chile in may, there are destinations with better weather than Punta Arenas:
In may, Iquique, Arica, Chañaral, Huasco, Antofagasta and Copiapó have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Santiago, Caldera, Easter island, Valparaiso, Constitucion and Archipielago Juan Fernandez have good weather.
Finally, San Pedro de Atacama (Atacama Desert), Puerto Varas, Quellon, Temuco, Bahía Mansa and Chiloe Island have a tolerable climate, but better than Punta Arenas.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Punta Arenas in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the past years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 56°F (2018) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 23°F (2021) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 48°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 29km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 34°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.7in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (12%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.3in (2015) | ||||
| Snowfall | 19.4cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 82% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.03km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 54% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 09:23 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:57 | ||||
| Length of day | 08:34 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Punta Arenas in may 2023:
36°F to 40°F
45°F to 47°F
47°F to 50°F
45°F to 50°F
47°F to 58°F
41°F to 45°F
45°F to 49°F
43°F to 45°F
41°F to 43°F
40°F to 45°F
45°F to 49°F
41°F to 47°F
38°F to 43°F
41°F to 45°F
41°F to 49°F
38°F to 45°F
41°F to 43°F
38°F to 41°F
38°F to 43°F
40°F to 43°F
40°F to 43°F
36°F to 41°F
38°F to 43°F
40°F to 41°F
36°F to 41°F
38°F to 40°F
40°F to 43°F
40°F to 45°F
45°F to 47°F
43°F to 50°F
45°F to 49°F
Map: other cities in Chile in may
Cities near Punta Arenas:
| Porvenir in may | very bad weather |
| Cerro Sombrero in may | very bad weather |
| Puerto Natales in may | very bad weather |
| Parque Nacional Torres del Paine in may | very bad weather |
| Cape Horn in may | very bad weather |
| Parque Nacional Bernardo O’Higgins in may | very bad weather |
| Caleta Yungay in may | very bad weather |
| Chile Chico in may | very bad weather |
| Puerto Aisen in may | very bad weather |
| Puerto Aguirre in may | very bad weather |
| Parc national Isla Magdalena in may | very bad weather |
| Parque Nacional Queulat in may | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Punta Arenas
perfect weather
good
tolerable
bad
very bad
Weather data for Punta Arenas in may:
Weather data for Punta Arenas for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Punta Arenas. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Punta Arenas can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Punta Arenas.