May verdict

Chile in May

Weather score28Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around 12°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.4h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 140mm, so some wet days are possible.

Santiago, Chile, Chile travel weather guide
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May weather

Monthly averages

Temp

12°C

Rain

140mm

Sun

4.4h

Sea

8°C

Weather score

28

Poor

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 12°C, so pack for cooler days.

Showers

Rainfall averages 140mm, so some wet days are possible.

Limited sun

Sunshine averages 4.4h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 8°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Compare Chile with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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May12°C average high

May is on the cooler side of Chile's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.

Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

May140mm average rain

May is wetter than Chile's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.

Driest monthsJanuary to April and September to December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

May4.4 hours average sun

May is one of Chile's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.

Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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May8°C average sea

May is close to Chile's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.

Warmest seaJanuary to April and December

Sea temperatures are usually near 9°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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May28 weather score

May is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.

Best weather monthsJanuary to March and November to December

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.