May · Chile
Best time to visit Puerto Natales in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Puerto Natales in May
Average temperature 2°C, 57 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 91% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
3.5/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 2°C
- Rainfall
- 57 mm
- Humidity
- 91%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Puerto Natales scores 3.5/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 2°C, 57 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Puerto Natales is the windy gateway to Torres del Paine-last supplies, fjord light, and trek staging in Chilean Patagonia. Best window: November through March in the Southern Hemisphere.
May in Puerto Natales — the hardest end of the year
May averages 2°C (35°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
Rainfall runs 57 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.6 hours of daylight.
It scores 3.5/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 8.5/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? January scores 5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Puerto Natales in May?
- In May, Puerto Natales averages 2°C, 57 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.5/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Puerto Natales?
- May earns a 3.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Puerto Natales in May?
- Expect about 57 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 91% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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