May · Chile
Best time to visit Antofagasta in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Antofagasta in May
Average temperature 17°C, 1 mm of rain, about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 83% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
8.6/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 17°C
- Rainfall
- 1 mm
- Humidity
- 83%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 14
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Antofagasta scores 8.6/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 17°C, 1 mm of rain, and roughly 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Antofagasta is a Pacific mining port on the Atacama edge-coastal boardwalks, foggy mornings, and desert day trips. Best window: cooler months from late autumn through early spring.
May in Antofagasta — one of the year's strongest windows (10th)
Temperatures hover around 17°C (62°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
At just 1 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.9 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Antofagasta at 8.6/10 (10th of 12), just behind January at 9.6/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Antofagasta in May?
- In May, Antofagasta averages 17°C, 1 mm of rain, and about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.6/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Antofagasta?
- May earns a 8.6/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Antofagasta in May?
- Expect about 1 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 83% and there are about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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