San Pedro de Atacama vs Valle Nevado in May

San Pedro de Atacama is the better pick in May — 88 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Pedro de Atacama is nice, dry, clean air, while Valle Nevado is freezing, rainy, reliable snow.

San Pedro de Atacama vs Valle NevadoMay climate, side by side

San Pedro de AtacamaValle Nevado
Comfort score88/100 (A)79/100 (B)
Feels-like high16°C-1°C
Avg high / low20° / 3°3° / -5°
Rainfall1 mm88 mm
Rainy days110
Humidity21%57%
Air quality (AQI)3071

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

San Pedro de Atacama vs Valle Nevado in May — FAQ

Is May better in San Pedro de Atacama or Valle Nevado?
San Pedro de Atacama is the better pick in May — 88 vs 79 on SeasonMap's comfort score. San Pedro de Atacama is nice, dry, clean air, while Valle Nevado is freezing, rainy, reliable snow.
What is the weather like in San Pedro de Atacama vs Valle Nevado in May?
In May, San Pedro de Atacama averages 20°C high / 3°C low with about 1 mm of rain; Valle Nevado averages 3°C high / -5°C low with about 88 mm.