The weather in May in Chile

It's cool to moderate in May in Chile with an average temperature of 17°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 13°C to a high of 20°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 5°C and 9°C.

Looking for sun and warm weather? May isn’t a good month to be in Chile. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Chile. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 27°C in 2023, Chile reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 6°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -2°C to a highest value of 13°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 84 mm of precipitation, spread over 11 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in May for Chile

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Chile. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Chile New York
Average temperature 17°C 22°C
Max. temperature 20°C 28°C
Min. temperature 5°C -5°C
Total precipitation 84 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 11 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Chile with mild temps, averaging around 19°C during the day and nights around 8°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps drop to around 18°C, with nights around 8°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Chile is around 16°C, while nighttime temps are about 6°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

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The climate in Chile is based on weather data from Santiago. Other places, like Patagonia, Valparaíso or San Pedro de Atacama, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Chile to get the full picture of the climate.

Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Chile. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Chile

Temperature in May in Chile over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Chile. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Chile

Total precipitation in May in Chile over the years

Daily UV index in May in Chile

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Chile, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Weather experiences in May in Chile

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Average weather in Chile by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Chile. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.