Antofagasta weather in May

Antofagasta, Chile
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May in Antofagasta: nice, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.

#8 of 12 months in Antofagasta · #56 of 897 destinations to visit in May · comfort 93/100 (tier S)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Antofagasta climate normals — May

Daytime high21°C / 70°F😎 nice
Nighttime low15°C / 59°F
Rainfall3 mm / 0.1 in☀️ dry
Rainy days1 days
Humidity81%💦 very humid
Dew point14°C / 57°F
Sunshine10 h/day
Daylight11 h
Wind14 km/h / 9 mph
Air quality (US AQI)46🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Antofagasta in May — FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Antofagasta?
May in Antofagasta: nice, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Antofagasta on SeasonMap's comfort score (93/100).
What is the weather like in Antofagasta in May?
In May, Antofagasta averages a daily high of 21.1°C and a low of 15°C, with about 3.2 mm of rain over roughly 0.6 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Antofagasta in May?
Antofagasta has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 46 in May.

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