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With daytime temperatures of 9°C (48°F) and nighttime lows of 1°C (34°F), May in Puerto Cisnes brings low temperatures during the day. Do keep in mind that May is part of the rainy season, with frequent and often heavy rainfall.
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Based on weather observations in Puerto Cisnes between 2006 and 2026, these are the recorded extremes during May.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
We recommend to layer up for chilly conditions in Puerto Cisnes in May. You could start with thermal underwear or a good base layer to keep your core warm on the cooler days this month. Maybe also add a sweater or fleece, and top it off with a windproof jacket. Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Where to go in May - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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