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Punta Arena Weather in May

Punta Arena in May

The short of it: Punta Arena in May averages a high of 30 °C (87 °F) and a low of 19 °C (65 °F), with 0.0 mm (0.00 in) of rain and about 11 h 53 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are August and July. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 19° · rain 0.0 mm · daylight 11 h 53 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: August & July

May in Punta Arena brings afternoons near 30° and nights around 19°, with about 0.0 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 0.0 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 53 min in mid-May.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates May 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are August and July.

Against its neighbours, Punta Arena runs cooler than most and about as wet in May. Progreso Bajo, 3 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

May in Punta Arena, by the numbers

Warmth rank
6th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus April
2° colder, 8.0 mm less rain
Versus June
2° warmer
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 53 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Progreso BajoPiura3 km NE31°19°1.0 mm
La QuebradaPiura5 km WNW31°19°0.0 mm
San RafaelPiura7 km WSW30°19°0.0 mm
Ocoto AltoPiura16 km E31°19°2.0 mm
HuangalaPiura16 km NNW30°19°0.0 mm
SullanaPiura18 km WNW30°19°0.0 mm
QuerecotilloPiura19 km NW30°19°0.0 mm
SalitralPiura21 km NW30°19°1.0 mm

The Almanac · Punta Arena Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Recommended
The Almanac Speaks
May
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Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 0.0 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Punta Arena by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January32°20°5.0 mm10 km/h12 h 23 min✦✦✦✦
February33°21°16 mm8 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦✦✦
March33°22°41 mm8 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦✦✦
April32°20°8.0 mm9 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦✦
May30°19°0.0 mm10 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦✦✦
June29°16°0.0 mm9 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦✦✦✦
July27°15°0.0 mm10 km/h11 h 51 min✦✦✦✦✦
August27°15°0.0 mm10 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦✦✦✦
September28°15°0.0 mm11 km/h12 h 5 min✦✦✦✦✦
October28°16°1.0 mm11 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦✦✦✦
November29°16°1.0 mm11 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦✦✦✦
December31°18°2.0 mm10 km/h12 h 25 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Punta Arena in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Punta Arena in May?

Days average 30 °C (87 °F) and nights 19 °C (65 °F), with about 0.0 mm (0.00 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 30° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 0.0 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Punta Arena?

The Almanac gives May 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are August and July.

How long are the days in Punta Arena in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 11 h 53 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 50 min in June to 12 h 25 min in December.

Does it snow in Punta Arena in May?

Hardly — May nights average 19 °C (65 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Punta Arena in May?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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