Santiago weather in May (Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile)
Planning a trip to Santiago in May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.
In May, the weather in Santiago generally has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 18°C (show in °F), while night temperatures can drop to 5°C.
Santiago in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 74 mm (show in inches) for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 3 days of the month will see rainfall.
The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 155 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January, February, March, April, October, November and December typically offer the most favorable weather. In contrast, June tends to have less favorable conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly weather and climate conditions, visit our specialized Santiago climate page with graphs.
Santiago, monthly averages in May
Min Temperature
5°C
Max Temperature
18°C
Chance of Rain
10%
Precipitation
74 mm
Rainy days
3 days
Humidity
78%
Sunshine
155 hours
Percentage Sunshine
Where to go in Chile in May
Find out more about the weather in Chile in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
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So, what should you wear in Santiago in May?
For visitors traveling to Santiago, 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 in May.
Interested in more climate information?
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