Temperatures in May
It's pleasantly warm in May in San Pedro de Atacama with an average temperature of 20°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 17°C to a high of 22°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 0°C and 6°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for San Pedro de Atacama in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in San Pedro de Atacama with warm temperatures, averaging around 22°C during the day and nights close to 5°C. You won’t see any precipitation in the first days of the month, it’s all sunny skies.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature drops to around 21°C, with nights close to 3°C. No precipitation expected during this period, so you can enjoy plenty of sunshine.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in San Pedro de Atacama will be around 19°C, with nights close to 3°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine.
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Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 4 mm of precipitation, spread over 1 day. Of the total precipitation, about 1,5 cm falls as snow in May. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average chance of precipitation is only 3% in May.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for San Pedro de Atacama. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
San Pedro de Atacama in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
20°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
22°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
17°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
4 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
1 day | 8 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
1,5 cm | 0 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
1 day | 0 days | |
April
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit San Pedro de Atacama?
Want nice weather? Then May is a great time to be in San Pedro de Atacama. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and little chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for San Pedro de Atacama in May
With 27°C, San Pedro de Atacama hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2015. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -3°C in 2021. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -15°C to a high of 11°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in San Pedro de Atacama
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in San Pedro de Atacama, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in San Pedro de Atacama
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for San Pedro de Atacama, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect about 1 day of rain in San Pedro de Atacama.
Daily Snowfall in May in San Pedro de Atacama
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in May in San Pedro de Atacama, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in May.
Daily UV Index in May in San Pedro de Atacama
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in San Pedro de Atacama, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in San Pedro de Atacama Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in San Pedro de Atacama, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in San Pedro de Atacama Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in San Pedro de Atacama, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in May in San Pedro de Atacama per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in May in San Pedro de Atacama, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in May for San Pedro de Atacama
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Average Weather in San Pedro de Atacama by Month
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