Santa Cruz weather in May (O'Higgins, Chile)

What is the weather forecast for Santa Cruz in May? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The month of May in Santa Cruz typically brings pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 18°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 7°C.

Precipitation

Santa Cruz in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 107 mm for the month. This month experiences about 4 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 99 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures January, February, March, April, October, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Santa Cruz climate page with graphs.

 

Santa Cruz, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 14%  

Precipitation 107 mm  

Rainy days 4 days  

Humidity 88% *  

Sunshine 99 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Curicó, Chile (29 KM, 18 Miles).

Where to go in Chile in May

Find out more about the weather in Chile and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Santa Cruz, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Santa Cruz.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Chile? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Chile. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.