May · Chile
Best time to visit Laguna San Rafael in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Laguna San Rafael in May
Average temperature 3°C, 96 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 92% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
3.2/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 3°C
- Rainfall
- 96 mm
- Humidity
- 92%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Laguna San Rafael scores 3.2/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 3°C, 96 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Laguna San Rafael is a glacier calving lagoon reached by boat or flight-ice walls meeting turquoise water. Best window: November through March in the Southern Hemisphere.
May in Laguna San Rafael: expect compromises
At 3°C (37°F) this is proper winter weather in May: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
Budget for roughly 96 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.2 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 3.2/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 8.2/10 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, January is materially better in Laguna San Rafael — 5 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Laguna San Rafael in May?
- In May, Laguna San Rafael averages 3°C, 96 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.2/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Laguna San Rafael?
- May earns a 3.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Laguna San Rafael in May?
- Expect about 96 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 92% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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