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Lake District Weather in May

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

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Pucón Puerto Varas Valdivia Frutillar

Considering a trip to the Lake District, 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 the Lake District in May

The Lake District, Chile is a region in Chile. May in the Lake District generally has mild temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 13°C (55°F) and nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) in Pucón.

To explore the conditions in the Lake District, Chile in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Frutillar with an average of 211 mm (8.3 in) to heavy rainfall in Pucón with 358 mm (14 in).

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Best Places to Visit in the Lake District in May

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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 the Lake District

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

Temperature range in the Lake District (May)

Precipitation variation in the Lake District (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 poor 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
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Pucón →

Puerto Varas

In May Puerto Varas generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°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
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
108 hours
71 hours
57 hours
Monthly rainfall
182 mm (7.2 in)
250 mm (9.8 in)
307 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Puerto Varas →

Valdivia

In May Valdivia generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
137 hours
72 hours
48 hours
Monthly rainfall
132 mm (5.2 in)
235 mm (9.3 in)
344 mm (14 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Valdivia →

Frutillar

In May Frutillar generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
108 hours
71 hours
57 hours
Monthly rainfall
146 mm (5.7 in)
211 mm (8.3 in)
262 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
12 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Frutillar →

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

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Lake District in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Pucón 13°C (55°F) 5°C (41°F) 358 mm (14 in)
Puerto Varas 14°C (57°F) 7°C (45°F) 250 mm (9.8 in)
Valdivia 14°C (57°F) 7°C (45°F) 235 mm (9.3 in)
Frutillar 14°C (57°F) 7°C (45°F) 211 mm (8.3 in)

The Lake District weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Lake District, Chile in May?

In May, the Lake District, Chile generally has poor weather conditions. Pucón sees daytime temperatures near 13°C (55°F), with nights cooling to roughly 5°C (41°F).

What is the average temperature in the Lake District, Chile in May?

Pucón averages a daytime maximum of 13°C (55°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 5°C (41°F).

Does the Lake District, Chile get a lot of rain in May?

Rainfall in the Lake District, Chile peaks during May. Pucón averages roughly 358 mm (14 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is May a Good Time to Visit the Lake District, Chile?

In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to the Lake District, Chile with often poor weather in Pucón.

Generally speaking, January and February provide perfect weather in Pucón. The weather in April, May, June, July, August, September and October, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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