May · Chile
Best time to visit Ancud in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Ancud in May
Average temperature 8°C, 80 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 88% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
5.0/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 8°C
- Rainfall
- 80 mm
- Humidity
- 88%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Ancud scores 5.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 8°C, 80 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Ancud guards northern Chiloé with forts, penguin colony day trips, and a working fishing harbour. Best window: November through March in the Southern Hemisphere.
May in Ancud — middling scores, decent value
Expect 8°C (47°F) in May. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 80 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.6 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 5/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 9.5/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Ancud — 4.5 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Ancud in May?
- In May, Ancud averages 8°C, 80 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.0/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Ancud?
- May earns a 5.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Ancud in May?
- Expect about 80 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 88% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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