Chiloé Island Weather in May

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

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Castro Ancud Dalcahue Chonchi

Considering a trip to Chiloé Island, Chile this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Chiloé Island in May

Chiloé Island, Chile is a region in Chile. May in Chiloé Island generally has mild temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 14°C (57°F) and nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) in Castro.

For specific regional insights in Chiloé Island, Chile, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Chonchi with an average of 182 mm (7.2 in) to heavy rainfall in Queilén with 234 mm (9.2 in).

Explore Chiloé Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Chiloé Island — and find the best time to visit. (based on Castro)

January21°C (70°F) February21°C (70°F) March19°C (66°F) April16°C (61°F) May14°C (57°F) June12°C (54°F) This monthJuly11°C (52°F) August12°C (54°F) September14°C (57°F) October15°C (59°F) November17°C (63°F) December19°C (66°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Chiloé Island in May

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

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 Chiloé Island

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

Temperature range in Chiloé Island (May)

Precipitation variation in Chiloé Island (May)

Castro

In May Castro 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 poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly rainfall
131 mm (5.2 in)
191 mm (7.5 in)
224 mm (8.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Castro →

Ancud

In May Ancud generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
152 mm (6 in)
229 mm (9 in)
290 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Ancud →

Dalcahue

In May Dalcahue 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 poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
132 mm (5.2 in)
197 mm (7.8 in)
229 mm (9 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Dalcahue →

Chonchi

In May Chonchi 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 poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
128 mm (5 in)
182 mm (7.2 in)
212 mm (8.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Chonchi →

Nahuitad

In May Nahuitad 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 poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
134 mm (5.3 in)
191 mm (7.5 in)
227 mm (8.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Nahuitad →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Chiloé Island, in Chile.

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Castro 14°C (57°F) 6°C (43°F) 191 mm (7.5 in)
Ancud 14°C (57°F) 9°C (48°F) 229 mm (9 in)
Dalcahue 14°C (57°F) 6°C (43°F) 197 mm (7.8 in)
Chonchi 14°C (57°F) 6°C (43°F) 182 mm (7.2 in)
Nahuitad 14°C (57°F) 6°C (43°F) 191 mm (7.5 in)
Puqueldón 13°C (55°F) 7°C (45°F) 188 mm (7.4 in)

Chiloé Island weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Chiloé Island, Chile in May?

In May, Chiloé Island, Chile generally has poor weather conditions. Castro sees daytime temperatures near 14°C (57°F), with nights cooling to roughly 6°C (43°F).

What is the average temperature in Chiloé Island, Chile in May?

Castro averages a daytime maximum of 14°C (57°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 6°C (43°F).

Does Chiloé Island, Chile get a lot of rain in May?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Castro records an average of 191 mm (7.5 in) in May, putting it among the wetter months for Chiloé Island, Chile.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Chiloé Island, Chile?

In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to Chiloé Island, Chile with often poor weather in Castro.

On average, the best time to visit Chiloé Island, Chile is in January and February with generally perfect weather in Castro. In contrast, May, June, July and August tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

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