Are you considering a trip to Antofagasta in May? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +70°F and about 9 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 0 rainy days and 9 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+70°F
Avg. max. temperature
+50°F
Min.
+84°F
Max.
9 mm
Total precipitation
91%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
22 ⛅️
Cloudy
0 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Antofagasta has good weather in May.
Average temperature in Antofagasta in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Antofagasta for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in May is +68°F with a maximum of +72°F and a minimum of +54°F.
The average maximum temperature goes down 20% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +68°F to +64°F.
Is Antofagasta warm or cold in May?
Antofagasta is typically mild in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +72°F to +70°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +61°F to +59°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Antofagasta:
Climate in Antofagasta in May
Antofagasta weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+72°F
+70°F
+68°F
Min. temperature
+55°F
+50°F
+46°F
Max. temperature
+79°F
+84°F
+81°F
Rainfall
8 mm
9 mm
11 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
92%
91%
90%
Air pressure
1012 HPa
1014 HPa
1014 HPa
Sunny days
7
9
10
Cloudy days
23
22
19
Rainy days
0
0
1
Snowy days
0
0
0
May often has better weather than April.It’s getting colder in May. From +72°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +70°F.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 8 mm to 9 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 92% to 91%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 2 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in May, from 7 to 9.
June brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Antofagasta in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Antofagasta is gradually decreasing during May, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Antofagasta based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in May stands at 3%, leading to total precipitation of around 3 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 2 mm, which is considered light rain.Antofagasta is amazing in May with as little as 1 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
May is one of the rainiest months in Antofagasta, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Antofagasta wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 3% chance of precipitation and 11 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 1 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Antofagasta?
This is the weather in Antofagasta in May 2023:
1 May
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+68°F
2 May
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+68°F
3 May
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+69°F
4 May
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+69°F
5 May
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+68°F
6 May
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+68°F
7 May
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+67°F
8 May
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+67°F
9 May
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+71°F
10 May
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+70°F
11 May
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+68°F
12 May
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+68°F
13 May
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+68°F
14 May
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+68°F
15 May
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+67°F
16 May
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+69°F
17 May
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+70°F
18 May
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+67°F
19 May
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+67°F
20 May
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+71°F
21 May
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+68°F
22 May
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+69°F
23 May
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+68°F
24 May
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+67°F
25 May
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+68°F
26 May
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+67°F
27 May
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+68°F
28 May
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+66°F
29 May
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+67°F
30 May
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+66°F
31 May
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+65°F
In May 2023 Antofagasta had 17 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +68°F, with an absolute maximum of +72°F and a minimum of +64°F. The average humidity was 90%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 47%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 5 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Antofagasta climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Antofagasta in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 2007 (+75°F) and the highest in 1997 (+81°F). The driest year was 2016 with only 2 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1999 with 26 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Antofagasta in May:
Is May a good time to visit Antofagasta?
May is a really good time to go to Antofagasta. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Antofagasta.
Can you sunbathe in Antofagasta in May?
May has mild temperatures in Antofagasta. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Antofagasta rainy in May?
Antofagasta is usually dry in May. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Antofagasta in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Antofagasta in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Antofagasta, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.