San Pedro de Atacama weather in May
May in San Pedro de Atacama: nice, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#9 of 12 months in San Pedro de Atacama · #115 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 89/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
San Pedro de Atacama climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 20°C / 68°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 16°C / 61°F | |
| Rainfall | 1 mm / 0.1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 0 days | |
| Humidity | 17% | 🌵 dry |
| Dew point | -15°C / 5°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11 h | |
| Wind | 12 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 30 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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San Pedro de Atacama in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit San Pedro de Atacama?
- May in San Pedro de Atacama: nice, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for San Pedro de Atacama on SeasonMap's comfort score (89/100).
- What is the weather like in San Pedro de Atacama in May?
- In May, San Pedro de Atacama averages a daily high of 19.8°C and a low of 3°C, with about 1.3 mm of rain over roughly 0.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in San Pedro de Atacama in May?
- San Pedro de Atacama has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 30 in May.