May · Chile
Best time to visit Chaitén in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Chaitén in May
Average temperature 4°C, 74 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 90% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
3.9/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 4°C
- Rainfall
- 74 mm
- Humidity
- 90%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Chaitén scores 3.9/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 4°C, 74 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Chaitén rebuilt after a 2008 eruption-ferry gateway to Pumalín parks and northern Patagonia fjords. Best window: November through March in the Southern Hemisphere.
May in Chaitén: expect compromises
May averages 4°C (39°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
Rainfall runs 74 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.5 hours of daylight.
It scores 3.9/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? February scores 5.9 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Chaitén in May?
- In May, Chaitén averages 4°C, 74 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.9/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Chaitén?
- May earns a 3.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Chaitén in May?
- Expect about 74 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 90% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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