May · Chile
Best time to visit Pucón in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Pucón in May
Average temperature 5°C, 71 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 80% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
4.4/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 5°C
- Rainfall
- 71 mm
- Humidity
- 80%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Pucón scores 4.4/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 5°C, 71 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Pucón sits on the shore of Lake Villarrica below a smoking volcano in Chile's Lake District.
May in Pucón: expect compromises
Expect 5°C (40°F) in May. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 71 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.8 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 4.4/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, 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 Pucón — 5.6 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Pucón in May?
- In May, Pucón averages 5°C, 71 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.4/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Pucón?
- May earns a 4.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Pucón in May?
- Expect about 71 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 80% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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