Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across Chile this May.
Chile, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in May ranging from 3°C (37°F) in Villa O'Higgins to 25°C (77°F) in Pica. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C (54°F) in Pica and -3°C (27°F) in Villa O'Higgins.
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Average daytime highs in Chile during May reach about 18°C (64°F) in Santiago.
Nighttime temperatures in Santiago typically drop to around 5°C (41°F) in May.
Pica tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 12°C (54°F).
According to our data, Villa O'Higgins holds the title for the coldest city in Chile in May. It experiences maximum temperatures of approximately 3°C (37°F) and drops to lows of about -3°C (27°F) during the night.
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 155 hours of sunlight anticipated in Santiago. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.
The water temperature averages approximately 18°C (64°F) in Arica this month, so still a bit cool to swim, though some enjoy a chilly dive.
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