Chile in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in Chile in may 2025
Below, you have access to the weather forecast for the month of may for most popular cities in Chile. These datas are probabilities for may from weather reports for many years. The percentage indicates the probability of having the weather mentioned.
Average weather in may in Santiago
good weather
Weather at 6am
54°F
Clear/Sunny
68% of time
19%
8%
4%
Weather at 12pm
61°F
Clear/Sunny
64% of time
20%
9%
6%
Weather at 6pm
49°F
Clear/Sunny
65% of time
18%
8%
8%
Weather at 3am
54°F
67%
19%
6%
6%
Where to go in Chile in may?
Where to go in Chile in may: destination map
Where to go in each region in may?
| Central of Chile (Santiago, Valparaiso, Constitucion...) | 41°F to 74°F | 2 à 7 days | 56°F to 59°F | good weather* |
| Easter island (Easter island...) | 74°F | 5 days | 76°F | good weather |
| North of Chile (San Pedro de Atacama (Atacama Desert), Iquique, Caldera...) | 56°F to 77°F | 0 à 2 days | 61°F to 68°F | perfect weather* |
| Patagonia (Punta Arenas, Cape Horn, Parque Nacional Torres del Paine...) | 29°F to 56°F | 3 à 22 days | 47°F to 52°F | very bad weather |
| South of Chile (Puerto Varas, Temuco, Quellon...) | 54°F to 63°F | 7 à 19 days | 52°F to 56°F | tolerable weather* |
Where should you go in Chile in may when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate in Chile in may ranges from good to very bad depending on the region and city.
On the month of may the weather is just perfect in Chile, but partially because it concerns only the cities of Iquique and Arica. In this part of the country, the conditions are right to live fully your vacations: the sun is guaranteed, rainfall is scarce and the humidity is endurable. It is therefore the ideal month to travel to these cities!
However, the weather is still favorable in Santiago, Valparaiso and Easter island. Around here, temperatures are still attractive and allow you to visit - and why not do a bit of sunbathing in the sun!
If you do not go the sun and blue sky, but, for example for hiking, the cities of Puerto Montt and San Pedro de Atacama have a just ok weather for it in may. Eventually, we advise you to avoid you get in the cities of Punta Arenas, Chiloe Island, Portillo, Pucón and Puerto Natales that month because the climate is rather unfavorable.
Climate in Chile in may
Climate in Santiago in may
In the month of may, maximum temperature is 67°F and minimum temperature is 52°F (for an average temperature of 59°F). The climate quite pleasant here in may. With about 2.3in over 2 days, rainfall is infrequent for your vacations.
With a good weather, the month of may is a good month to go in Santiago.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 59°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 67°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 52°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2.3in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 2 day(s) (7%) | ||
| Humidity | 49% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 10 | ||
| Cloud cover | 21% | ||
| Length of day | 10:23 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
Climate in Caldera in may
In may, the mean temperature in Caldera is 65°F (maximum temperature is 68°F and minimum temperature is 61°F). The climate is quite enjoyable in this city in this month. It rains very rarely during the month of may. You will therefore be at the shelter from rain for your vacations!
With a good weather, the month of may is an advisable month to go in Caldera in Chile.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 65°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 68°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 61°F | ||
| Rainfall | 0.6in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 1 day(s) (2%) | ||
| Humidity | 78% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||
| Cloud cover | 12% | ||
| Length of day | 10:47 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
Climate in Easter island in may
In the month of may, maximum temperature is 74°F and minimum temperature is 70°F (for an average temperature of 72°F). The climate quite nice in that locality in may. With 4.8in over 5 days, rainfall can happen during your stay. But this is pretty reasonably and you will not be too bothered by it.
With a good climate, may is an advisable month to go there.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 72°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 74°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 70°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 74°F | ||
| Rainfall | 4.8in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (17%) | ||
| Humidity | 76% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 10 | ||
| Cloud cover | 44% | ||
| Length of day | 10:47 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
Climate in Iquique in may
In the month of may, maximum temperature is 74°F and minimum temperature is 65°F (for an average temperature of 70°F). The climate good here in this month. does not rain (or really exceptionally) during may. You stay dry during your vacations!
With ideal weather conditions, may is a recommended time to go in that area in Chile.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 70°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 74°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 65°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 67°F | ||
| Rainfall | 0.1in | ||
| Humidity | 79% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||
| Cloud cover | 12% | ||
| Length of day | 11:10 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | perfect |
Climate in Punta Arenas in may
In the month of may, the mean temperature in Punta Arenas is 43°F (maximum temperature is 47°F and minimum temperature is 41°F). The climate is rather more than very fresh in this location in may. Do not forget to take with you warm clothes! With 2.7in over 4 days, you will experience some showers throughout your stay. But this is rather moderate and it will not be continuous.
With an unfavorable weather, may is not the best time to go in Punta Arenas.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 43°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 47°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 41°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 47°F | ||
| Rainfall | 2.7in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (12%) | ||
| Humidity | 82% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||
| Cloud cover | 54% | ||
| Length of day | 08:34 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad |
All cities in Chile in may
| Santiago in may | good weather |
| Caldera in may | good weather |
| Easter island in may | good weather |
| Iquique in may | perfect weather |
| Punta Arenas in may | very bad weather |
| San Pedro de Atacama (Atacama Desert) in may | tolerable weather |
| Valparaiso in may | good weather |
| Cape Horn in may | very bad weather |
| Constitucion in may | good weather |
| Parque Nacional Torres del Paine in may | very bad weather |
| Puerto Varas in may | tolerable weather |
| Quellon in may | tolerable weather |
| Temuco in may | tolerable weather |
| Archipielago Juan Fernandez in may | good weather |
| Arica in may | perfect weather |
| Bahía Mansa in may | tolerable weather |
| Caleta Yungay in may | very bad weather |
| Cerro Sombrero in may | very bad weather |
| Chañaral in may | perfect weather |
| Cobquecura in may | tolerable weather |
| El Tatio in may | tolerable weather |
| Elqui in may | good weather |
| Huasco in may | perfect weather |
| Chiloe Island in may | tolerable weather |
| Laguna del Inca in may | very bad weather |
| Lebu in may | tolerable weather |
| Los Vilos in may | good weather |
| Lota in may | good weather |
| Parc national Isla Magdalena in may | very bad weather |
| Parque Nacional Queulat in may | very bad weather |
| Parque Nacional Bernardo O’Higgins in may | very bad weather |
| Parque Nacional Corcovado in may | very bad weather |
| Parque Nacional Lauca in may | tolerable weather |
| Parque Nacional Vicente Perez Rosales in may | very bad weather |
| Parque Pumalin in may | very bad weather |
| Pichilemu in may | good weather |
Weather data for Chile in may:
Weather data for Chile in may is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Chile. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Chile can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to Chile.