May · Chile
Best time to visit Santiago in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Santiago in May
Average temperature 13°C, 47 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 64% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
8.9/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 47 mm
- Humidity
- 64%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Santiago scores 8.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 13°C, 47 mm of rain, and roughly 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Andean skyline views, wine valleys, and plaza life feel best October through March.
May in Santiago — one of the year's strongest windows (9th)
May averages 13°C (55°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 47 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.4 hours of daylight.
A 8.9/10 puts this among the year's best months in Santiago (9th of 12); only January scores higher, at 10/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Santiago in May?
- In May, Santiago averages 13°C, 47 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.9/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Santiago?
- May earns a 8.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Santiago in May?
- Expect about 47 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 64% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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