May · Chile
Best time to visit Puerto Williams in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Puerto Williams in May
Average temperature 3°C, 53 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
3.7/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 3°C
- Rainfall
- 53 mm
- Humidity
- 91%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Puerto Williams scores 3.7/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 3°C, 53 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Puerto Williams is the world’s southernmost city claim-Beagle Channel light, Navarino trails, and Cape Horn approaches. Best window: November through March in the Southern Hemisphere.
May in Puerto Williams — the hardest end of the year
May averages 3°C (37°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
Rainfall runs 53 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.1 hours of daylight.
It scores 3.7/10 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.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? January scores 4.8 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Puerto Williams in May?
- In May, Puerto Williams averages 3°C, 53 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.7/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Puerto Williams?
- May earns a 3.7/10 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 Williams in May?
- Expect about 53 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 91% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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