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Santiago in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Santiago in May and see if it is worth visiting.
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May

Weather in Santiago in May 2025

Good Weather
Mild
☁️
Cloudy
Are you considering a trip to Santiago in May? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +66°F and about 10 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 7 rainy days and 56 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+66°F
Avg. max. temperature
+25°F
Min.
+86°F
Max.
56 mm
Total precipitation
72%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
10 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Santiago has good weather in May.

Average temperature in Santiago in May

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Santiago for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in May is +70°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +84°F during the day and a minimum of +37°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 15% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +63°F to +70°F.

Is Santiago warm or cold in May?

Santiago is typically mild in May.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +73°F to +66°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +52°F to +46°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how May is compared to other months in Santiago:

Climate in Santiago in May

Santiago weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+73°F+66°F+61°F
Min. temperature
+32°F+25°F+23°F
Max. temperature
+90°F+86°F+81°F
Rainfall
24 mm56 mm92 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
64%72%76%
Air pressure
1015 HPa1016 HPa1017 HPa
Sunny days
16108
Cloudy days
91313
Rainy days
478
Snowy days
000

May typically has worse weather conditions compared to April. It’s getting colder in May. From +73°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +66°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 24 mm to 56 mm. Humidity rises from 64% to 72%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 1 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 16 sunny days in April to 10 in May.

Next month (June) brings a further decline in the weather.

Wind

Wind speed in Santiago in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 2 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Santiago is gradually increasing during May, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Santiago based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in May stands at 13%, leading to total precipitation of around 12 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 7 mm, which is considered light rain. Santiago is amazing in May with as little as 4 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Santiago wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 27% chance of precipitation and 92 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 13% chance of precipitation and 4 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last May in Santiago?

This is the weather in Santiago in May 2023:
1 May
☀️
+63°F
2 May
☀️
+66°F
3 May
☀️
+68°F
4 May
☀️
+66°F
5 May
🌫️
+69°F
6 May
🌫️
+60°F
7 May
🌫️
+72°F
8 May
🌫️
+77°F
9 May
☀️
+84°F
10 May
☀️
+81°F
11 May
☁️
+82°F
12 May
☀️
+84°F
13 May
☀️
+80°F
14 May
☀️
+82°F
15 May
☀️
+68°F
16 May
🌫️
+68°F
17 May
🌧️
+63°F
18 May
☀️
+69°F
19 May
☀️
+69°F
20 May
☀️
+71°F
21 May
🌫️
+58°F
22 May
☁️
+63°F
23 May
☁️
+59°F
24 May
☁️
+59°F
25 May
☁️
+61°F
26 May
☀️
+61°F
27 May
☁️
+67°F
28 May
☁️
+66°F
29 May
☁️
+74°F
30 May
☁️
+69°F
31 May
☁️
+70°F
In May 2023 Santiago had 14 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +70°F, with an absolute maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +59°F. The average humidity was 68%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 27%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Santiago climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Santiago in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2007 (+70°F) and the highest in 2020 (+75°F). The driest year was 1998 with only 165 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1997 with 1031 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Santiago in May:

Is May a good time to visit Santiago?

May is a really good time to go to Santiago. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Santiago.

Can you sunbathe in Santiago in May?

May has mild temperatures in Santiago. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Santiago rainy in May?

Santiago is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Santiago in May?

The amount of sunny days in Santiago during May varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in Chile

Check out the weather for other cities in Chile.

Monthly weather in Santiago

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Santiago, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.