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Antofagasta in May
The weather in May
In May, Antofagasta averages daytime highs of 19° and night-time lows of 13° — mild weather by day. Expect around 4 mm of precipitation, with hardly any wet days, with average cloud cover near 26%.
Days are 1.3° cooler than in April on average, and June is cooler again by about 1°. The sea averages 17°, bracing but swimmable.
May scores 100/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 1st of the twelve months for Antofagasta.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 07:09 and sets at 18:08 local time, giving 10 h 59 min of daylight. Days shorten by 26 minutes over the month.
Why 100/100?
How the score for May is builtBeach score this month: 40/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).
Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
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Antofagasta in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Antofagasta?
May scores 100/100 for Antofagasta, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 19°C with 0 wet days.
How warm is Antofagasta in May?
Daytime highs average 19°C and night-time lows 13°C in May.
Does it rain a lot in Antofagasta in May?
Antofagasta receives about 4 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 0 days.
Can you swim in Antofagasta in May?
The sea averages 17°C in May, cold for most swimmers.