When to go · Punta Arenas
Punta Arenas in May
Good month. Outside the best window (Dec–Mar (austral summer)). Across Chile: Good for the Atacama and Santiago; south turning wet and cold.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 9°C48°F / 0°C32°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 12
- Crowds
- Low
- Chile overall
- Prices
- Low
- Chile overall
Verdict
GoodChile month rating
Outside the best window (Dec–Mar (austral summer)). Across Chile: Good for the Atacama and Santiago; south turning wet and cold.
Weather in May
- Punta ArenasHighs around 9 °C, lows around 0 °C, rain on about 12 daysHighs around 48 °F, lows around 32 °F, rain on about 12 days
- Patagonia, Chile · Torres del Paine, Puerto Natales, Punta Arenas, Carretera Australcool
Nov–Mar long days and full services; very strong winds in summer; many services shut Jun–Aug.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Chile overall
- Low
- Prices · Chile overall
- Low
Chile overall: Good for the Atacama and Santiago; south turning wet and cold.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket