Northern Lights in May
Midnight sun begins in the far north. Poor aurora conditions in Arctic. Antarctic weather deteriorating.
✦Aurora in May: Poor
3 destinations with best viewing in May
Top Aurora Score
7/10
Avg Daily Budget
$140/day
Easy Access
0 destinations
Countries
3 countries
Best Destinations for May
✦7/10
🇨🇱Chile
Punta Arenas
Patagonia explorers wanting Southern Lights alongside Torres del Paine and penguin colonies
MayJunJulAug
Southern Lights ToursAntarctica Cruise Gateway+4 more
$100/day🛤️ ModerateExplore →
🇫🇰Falkland Islands
✦6/10Falkland Islands
Wildlife enthusiasts who want multiple penguin species, abundant wildlife, and Aurora Australis in a genuinely remote setting
AprMayJunJulAug+1
Southern Lights ToursWildlife Watching+3 more
$200/day⛺ ExpeditionExplore →
🇳🇿New Zealand
✦5/10Stewart Island
Southern Lights seekers who want to combine aurora watching with a once-in-a-lifetime wild kiwi encounter
MayJunJulAugSep
Southern Lights ToursWildlife Watching+3 more
$120/day🛤️ ModerateExplore →