Punta Arenas weather in May
May in Punta Arenas: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#9 of 12 months in Punta Arenas · #825 of 897 destinations to visit in May · comfort 60/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Punta Arenas climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 7°C / 44°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 3°C / 38°F | |
| Rainfall | 66 mm / 2.6 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 82% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 2°C / 35°F | |
| Sunshine | 4.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 8.6 h | |
| Wind | 25 km/h / 16 mph | |
| Snowfall | 3.5 cm / 1.4 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 22 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Punta Arenas in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Punta Arenas?
- May in Punta Arenas: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Punta Arenas on SeasonMap's comfort score (60/100).
- What is the weather like in Punta Arenas in May?
- In May, Punta Arenas averages a daily high of 6.9°C and a low of 3.3°C, with about 65.9 mm of rain over roughly 12.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Punta Arenas in May?
- Punta Arenas has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 22 in May.
- Does it snow in Punta Arenas in May?
- Punta Arenas sees roughly 3.5 cm of snowfall in May.