If you plan to visit Punta Arenas in May, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +7°C during the day and approximately 2 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 18 rainy days in the month and around 59 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+7°C
Avg. max. temperature
-9°C
Min.
+16°C
Max.
59 mm
Total precipitation
83%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
18 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Punta Arenas has OK weather in May.
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Average temperature in Punta Arenas in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Punta Arenas for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +16°C during the day to a minimum of 0°C during the night, the temperature in May averages around +8°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 19% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +6°C to +9°C.
Is Punta Arenas warm or cold in May?
Punta Arenas is typically cool in May.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +9°C to +7°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +5°C to +3°C.
Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Punta Arenas:
Climate in Punta Arenas in May
Punta Arenas weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+9°C
+7°C
+4°C
Min. temperature
-4°C
-9°C
-8°C
Max. temperature
+22°C
+16°C
+12°C
Rainfall
82 mm
59 mm
47 mm
Wind
5 m/s
4 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
79%
83%
84%
Air pressure
1002 HPa
1003 HPa
1002 HPa
Sunny days
1
2
3
Cloudy days
7
10
10
Rainy days
21
18
13
Snowy days
0
1
5
May weather is still as ok as in April.It’s getting colder in May. From +9°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +7°C.As May arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 82 mm to 59 mm.Humidity rises from 79% to 83%.Winds are calmer in comparison to April, going down from 5 m/s to 4 m/s on average.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in May, from 1 to 2.
Wind speed in Punta Arenas in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 6 m/s getting up to 12 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Punta Arenas is gradually decreasing during May, going from 11 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Punta Arenas based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 58% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 83 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 15 mm, which is considered light rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 18 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Punta Arenas wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 84% chance of precipitation and 88 mm of rainfall per day. June, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 43% chance of precipitation and 47 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Punta Arenas?
This is the weather in Punta Arenas in May 2024:
1 May
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+6°C
2 May
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+10°C
3 May
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+13°C
4 May
☁️
+11°C
5 May
🌧️
+16°C
6 May
☀️
+9°C
7 May
☀️
+11°C
8 May
☀️
+9°C
9 May
☁️
+7°C
10 May
☀️
+7°C
11 May
☁️
+9°C
12 May
☀️
+9°C
13 May
☁️
+6°C
14 May
☁️
+8°C
15 May
🌧️
+12°C
16 May
🌧️
+7°C
17 May
☀️
+6°C
18 May
🌧️
+6°C
19 May
☀️
+7°C
20 May
☁️
+8°C
21 May
☀️
+7°C
22 May
☀️
+7°C
23 May
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+4°C
24 May
☁️
+5°C
25 May
☀️
+5°C
26 May
☁️
+4°C
27 May
☁️
+6°C
28 May
☁️
+10°C
29 May
🌧️
+11°C
30 May
🌧️
+11°C
31 May
☀️
+9°C
In May 2024 Punta Arenas had 12 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 8 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +8°C, with an absolute maximum of +16°C and a minimum of +4°C. The average humidity was 78%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 45%. The average wind speed was 6 m/s, with a maximum of 22 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Punta Arenas climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Punta Arenas in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+8°C) and the highest in 2021 (+11°C). The driest year was 1992 with only 574 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2007 with 1001 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Punta Arenas in May:
Is May a good time to visit Punta Arenas?
It’s always a good time to visit Punta Arenas, but the weather is changeable in May, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Punta Arenas in May?
Not really, May is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Punta Arenas rainy in May?
Punta Arenas is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Punta Arenas in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Punta Arenas in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Punta Arenas, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
