Climate guide for Pichilemu, Chile

Pichilemu in May

Weather, crowds & best time to visit

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May · Chile

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

Weather in Pichilemu in May

Average temperature 11°C, 18 mm of rain, about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 77% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).

May score

3.7/10

Ranked #10 of 12 months

Full year for Pichilemu
Avg temp
11°C
Rainfall
18 mm
Humidity
77%
Days with 6h+ sun
4
Crowd Density
Quiet / Uncrowded
Average Expenses
$ · Budget Friendly ($)

May in Pichilemu scores 3.7/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 11°C, 18 mm of rain, and roughly 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.

Pichilemu is Chile’s surf capital-Punta de Lobos point breaks and a laid-back Pacific town rhythm. Best window: October-April in the Southern Hemisphere.

May in Pichilemu: expect compromises

May averages 11°C (52°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Expect 18 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.2 daylight hours.

It scores 3.7/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 8.1/10 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? February scores 4.4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

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Frequently asked

What is the weather like in Pichilemu in May?
In May, Pichilemu averages 11°C, 18 mm of rain, and about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.7/10.
Is May a good time to visit Pichilemu?
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 Pichilemu in May?
Expect about 18 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 77% and there are about 4 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

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