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Puerto Natales in May
Puerto Natales cools off: highs slip to 44°F (6°C), from 49°F in April, with lows of 35°F (2°C) and about 3.8 in (97 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 44/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 44°F (6°C)
- Avg low
- 35°F (2°C)
- Rain
- 3.8 in (97 mm)
- Humidity
- 92%
- Cloud cover
- 74%
- Daylight
- ~8 h 36 min
- Comfort score
- 44/100 · Tough
What May feels like
Cool days top out near 44°F (6°C), better for brisk walks than lingering outside.
Lows average 35°F (2°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 3.8 in (97 mm).
Only about 8 h 36 min of daylight means early sunsets.
Plan around May
May sits mid-table; the best months are December – February.
- Comfort slips from 49/100 in April to 44/100.
- Our Patagonia Peaks route recommends Nov – Mar, so May falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for May
- Insulated jackethighs only 44°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 3.8 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Puerto Natales in May
Weather can go either way, so the picks below mix open-air spots with indoor backups.
Cueva del Milodón Natural Monument
Huge cave where remains of a giant ground sloth were found, on the road to the park.
Mesita Grande
Long shared tables and thin-crust pizza on the waterfront.
Cerro Dorotea
Hike through lenga forest to a ridge overlooking the town and fjords.
Cervecería Baguales
Local craft brewpub on the plaza with burgers and house beers.
Costanera of Puerto Natales
Waterfront walk along Última Esperanza Sound with the Monumento al Viento sculpture.
Nearby in May
- Torres del Paine in May~67 mi · highs 27°F, 5.5 in rain or snow · 9°C (17°F) cooler by day, wetter
- El Chaltén in May~166 mi · highs 41°F, 6.1 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~400 m to Puerto Natales's ~28 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Puerto Natales in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Puerto Natales?
It's middling, scoring 44/100. The best months are December – February, at up to 64. Expect highs of 44°F (6°C) and 3.8 in (97 mm) of rain. Our Patagonia Peaks route recommends Nov – Mar, so May is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Puerto Natales in May?
Average highs are 44°F (6°C) and average lows 35°F (2°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Puerto Natales in May?
Some: about 3.8 in (97 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 46.0 in (1168 mm).
What should I pack for Puerto Natales in May?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 44°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 3.8 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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