Weather in May in Santiago Metropolitan Region
Considering a trip to Santiago Metropolitan Region this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Santiago Metropolitan Region in May?
Santiago Metropolitan Region is a region in Chile. Santiago Metropolitan Region has a wide variety of climate types. During May, you can expect temperatures that range from cold to pleasant and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is cold in Valle Nevado at 5°C and pleasant in Tiltil at 19°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 7°C in Tiltil and -5°C in Valle Nevado.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Santiago Metropolitan Region, check out the map below.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Tiltil with an average of 72 mm to high rainfall in San Alfonso with 132 mm.Average sunshine
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.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Santiago Metropolitan Region climate page.
Where to go in Santiago Metropolitan Region in May





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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Santiago Metropolitan Region?
Santiago
In May Santiago generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Valle Nevado
In May Valle Nevado generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Puente Alto
In May Puente Alto generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Farellones
In May Farellones generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
San José de Maipo
In May San José de Maipo generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Santiago Metropolitan Region?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Santiago, May might be a good time to visit Santiago Metropolitan Region. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit Santiago Metropolitan Region is in January, February, March, April, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Santiago. On the other hand, the month of June tends to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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