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Araucanía Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Araucanía, Chile in May.

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Pucón Temuco Villarrica Malalcahuello

Planning a getaway to Araucanía, Chile this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Araucanía in May

Araucanía, Chile is a region in Chile. Araucanía, Chile offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In May, one might encounter temperatures that range from cold to mild, and precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Lonquimay at 9°C (48°F) to mild in Temuco at 15°C (59°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C (43°F) in Temuco and -1°C (30°F) in Lonquimay.

For a closer look at conditions across Araucanía, Chile, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Capitán Pastene with an average of 153 mm (6 in) to heavy rainfall in Licán Ray with 372 mm (15 in).

Explore Araucanía by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Araucanía - and find the best time to visit. (based on Pucón)

January22°C (72°F) February23°C (73°F) March20°C (68°F) April16°C (61°F) May13°C (55°F) June10°C (50°F) July9°C (48°F) This monthAugust10°C (50°F) September13°C (55°F) October15°C (59°F) November17°C (63°F) December19°C (66°F)
Best Time to Visit Araucanía →

Best Places to Visit in Araucanía in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Araucanía.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in Araucanía

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Araucanía, Chile?

Temperature range in Araucanía (May)

Precipitation variation in Araucanía (May)

Pucón

In May Pucón generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly rainfall
238 mm (9.4 in)
358 mm (14 in)
529 mm (21 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Pucón →

Temuco

In May Temuco generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
150 hours
113 hours
76 hours
Monthly rainfall
102 mm (4 in)
182 mm (7.2 in)
265 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
good
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Temuco →

Villarrica

In May Villarrica generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
150 hours
113 hours
76 hours
Monthly rainfall
212 mm (8.3 in)
334 mm (13 in)
495 mm (19 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Villarrica →

Malalcahuello

In May Malalcahuello generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
10°C (50°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
0°C (32°F)
-2°C (28°F)
Monthly rainfall
166 mm (6.5 in)
278 mm (11 in)
439 mm (17 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Malalcahuello →

Licán Ray

In May Licán Ray generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly rainfall
243 mm (9.6 in)
372 mm (15 in)
540 mm (21 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Licán Ray →

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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Araucanía in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Pucón 13°C (55°F) 5°C (41°F) 358 mm (14 in)
Temuco 15°C (59°F) 6°C (43°F) 182 mm (7.2 in)
Villarrica 14°C (57°F) 6°C (43°F) 334 mm (13 in)
Malalcahuello 10°C (50°F) 0°C (32°F) 278 mm (11 in)
Licán Ray 13°C (55°F) 5°C (41°F) 372 mm (15 in)
Caburgua 12°C (54°F) 3°C (37°F) 327 mm (13 in)

Araucanía weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Araucanía, Chile in May?

Araucanía, Chile typically experiences less favorable weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Pucón average around 13°C (55°F), and temperatures drop to about 5°C (41°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Araucanía, Chile in May?

Average temperatures in Araucanía, Chile during May range from a nighttime low near 5°C (41°F) to a daytime high around 13°C (55°F) in Pucón.

Does Araucanía, Chile get a lot of rain in May?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Pucón records an average of 358 mm (14 in) in May, putting it among the wetter months for Araucanía, Chile.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Araucanía, Chile?

In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Araucanía, Chile due to the typically less favorable weather in Pucón.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January and February offering mostly excellent weather in Pucón. In contrast, April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Araucanía.

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