Climate guide for Osorno, Chile

Osorno in May

Weather, crowds & best time to visit

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May · Chile

Best time to visit Osorno in May Weather, crowds & prices

Weather in Osorno in May

Average temperature 8°C, 44 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 84% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).

May score

5.8/10

Ranked #9 of 12 months

Full year for Osorno
Avg temp
8°C
Rainfall
44 mm
Humidity
84%
Days with 6h+ sun
0
Crowd Density
Quiet / Uncrowded
Average Expenses
$ · Budget Friendly ($)

May in Osorno scores 5.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 8°C, 44 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.

Osorno sits in dairy country below its namesake volcano-gateway toward Puerto Octay and Llanquihue lake towns. Best window: November through March in the Southern Hemisphere.

May in Osorno — workable with trade-offs

May averages 8°C (46°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Expect 44 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.7 daylight hours.

It scores 5.8/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.

Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Flexible dates? January scores 4.2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

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Frequently asked

What is the weather like in Osorno in May?
In May, Osorno averages 8°C, 44 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.8/10.
Is May a good time to visit Osorno?
May earns a 5.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
How much does it rain in Osorno in May?
Expect about 44 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 84% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

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