May · Chile
Best time to visit Puerto Varas in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Puerto Varas in May
Average temperature 8°C, 53 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 85% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
5.2/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 8°C
- Rainfall
- 53 mm
- Humidity
- 85%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Puerto Varas scores 5.2/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 8°C, 53 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Puerto Varas faces Lake Llanquihue, with the Osorno volcano and German-settler houses in view.
May in Puerto Varas — middling scores, decent value
Expect 8°C (47°F) in May. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 53 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.7 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 5.2/10 on the same scale — 9th of 12 months, versus 9.9/10 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.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in Puerto Varas — 4.7 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Puerto Varas in May?
- In May, Puerto Varas averages 8°C, 53 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.2/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Puerto Varas?
- May earns a 5.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Puerto Varas in May?
- Expect about 53 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 85% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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