May · Chile
Best time to visit Futaleufú in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Futaleufú in May
Average temperature 2°C, 62 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
3.7/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 2°C
- Rainfall
- 62 mm
- Humidity
- 89%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Futaleufú scores 3.7/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 2°C, 62 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Futaleufú is a Patagonian whitewater capital-turquoise Class IV-V rapids framed by forested Andean valleys. Best window: November through March in the Southern Hemisphere.
May in Futaleufú — the hardest end of the year
At 2°C (35°F) this is proper winter weather in May: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
Budget for roughly 62 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.5 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 3.7/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Futaleufú — 6.3 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Futaleufú in May?
- In May, Futaleufú averages 2°C, 62 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.7/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Futaleufú?
- May earns a 3.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Futaleufú in May?
- Expect about 62 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 89% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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