The climate in Santiago during May can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.
May is in the fall / autumn in Santiago and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 15.9°C 60.6°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 5.9°C 42.6°F |
| Average temperature | 10.9°C 51.6°F |
| Daily sunshine | 4.7 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 35 mm 1.4 ins |
| Rainy days | 3 days |
| Sea temperature | 15.1°C 59.2°F |
| Humidity | 77% |
| Windspeed | 7.6kph 5 mph |
On average May is the 4th wettest month of the year in Santiago with around 35mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.7 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Santiago in May 2025.
| Hottest month: | January | 25.9°C 78.6°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 1mm 0ins |
| Sunniest month: | January | 11.3hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 12.8°C 55°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 92mm 3.6ins |