May · Chile
Best time to visit Coyhaique in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Coyhaique in May
Average temperature 1°C, 35 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 89% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
4.1/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 1°C
- Rainfall
- 35 mm
- Humidity
- 89%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Coyhaique scores 4.1/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 1°C, 35 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Coyhaique is the Carretera Austral’s inland hub-Patagonian steppe edges, fly-fishing rivers, and park access. Best window: November through March in the Southern Hemisphere.
May in Coyhaique — off-season conditions
May averages 1°C (35°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
Expect 35 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.3 daylight hours.
It scores 4.1/10 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, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? January scores 5.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Coyhaique in May?
- In May, Coyhaique averages 1°C, 35 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.1/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Coyhaique?
- May earns a 4.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Coyhaique in May?
- Expect about 35 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 89% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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