Cape Horn in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Cape Horn in may 2025
The weather in Cape Horn in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
very bad weather 16.9cm
Weather at 6am
45°F
Moderate rain at times
23% of time
23%
18%
16%
Weather at 12pm
45°F
Cloudy
26% of time
22%
16%
15%
Weather at 6pm
45°F
Moderate rain at times
24% of time
23%
19%
17%
Weather at 3am
45°F
24%
19%
19%
18%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Cape Horn in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Cape Horn in may.
The climate of Cape Horn in may is very bad
In may in Cape Horn, the climate is wet (with 5.5in of rainfall over 10 days). The weather is worst than the previous month since in april there is an average of 5in of precipitation over 10 days.
The climate is rather cold there this month. Bring warm clothes! The high seasonal norm is 47°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 43°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Cape Horn is 45°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Cape Horn in the month of may with a maximum record of 52°F in 2018 and a minimum record of 25°F in 2021.
Day length in Cape Horn in may is 08:09. The sun rises at 09:21 and sunset is at 17:30.
May: another location in Chile?
If you want to go to Chile in may, there are destinations with better weather than Cape Horn:
In may, Iquique, Arica, Chañaral, Huasco, Antofagasta and Copiapó have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Santiago, Caldera, Easter island, Valparaiso, Constitucion and Archipielago Juan Fernandez have good weather.
Finally, San Pedro de Atacama (Atacama Desert), Puerto Varas, Quellon, Temuco, Bahía Mansa and Chiloe Island have a tolerable climate, but better than Cape Horn.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Cape Horn in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements earlier years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 52°F (2018) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 25°F (2021) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 43km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 34°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 5.5in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 10 day(s) (33%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.6in (2018) | ||||
| Snowfall | 16.9cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 80% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.71km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 66% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 4 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 09:21 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:30 | ||||
| Length of day | 08:09 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Cape Horn in may 2024:
43°F to 45°F
41°F to 45°F
41°F to 43°F
40°F to 41°F
38°F to 40°F
36°F to 40°F
38°F to 40°F
38°F to 40°F
41°F to 43°F
43°F to 45°F
40°F to 43°F
40°F to 41°F
41°F to 45°F
45°F to 45°F
43°F to 45°F
41°F to 45°F
45°F to 47°F
43°F to 45°F
43°F to 45°F
41°F to 43°F
40°F to 43°F
34°F to 40°F
40°F to 41°F
40°F to 41°F
40°F to 41°F
40°F to 41°F
38°F to 41°F
41°F to 43°F
41°F to 43°F
38°F to 40°F
40°F to 41°F
Map: other cities in Chile in may
Cities near Cape Horn:
| Porvenir in may | very bad weather |
| Cerro Sombrero in may | very bad weather |
| Punta Arenas in may | very bad weather |
| Puerto Natales in may | very bad weather |
| Parque Nacional Torres del Paine in may | very bad weather |
| Parque Nacional Bernardo O’Higgins in may | very bad weather |
| Caleta Yungay in may | very bad weather |
| Chile Chico in may | very bad weather |
| Puerto Aisen in may | very bad weather |
| Puerto Aguirre in may | very bad weather |
| Parc national Isla Magdalena in may | very bad weather |
| Parque Nacional Queulat in may | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Cape Horn
perfect weather
good
tolerable
bad
very bad
Weather data for Cape Horn in may:
Weather data for Cape Horn for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Cape Horn. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Cape Horn can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Cape Horn.