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Ancud Weather in May

Ancud in May

The short of it: Ancud in May averages a high of 12 °C (54 °F) and a low of 7 °C (44 °F), with 293 mm (11.5 in) of rain and about 9 h 48 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and February. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 12° · low 7° · rain 293 mm · daylight 9 h 48 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: January & February

Thirty years of records give Ancud an average May high of 12°, a low of 7° and some 293 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 12°, nights near 7°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 293 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 9 h 48 min in mid-May, 73 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates May 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and February.

Against its neighbours, Ancud runs about middling and wetter than most in May. Maullín, 33 km to the NNE, sees much the same highs.

May in Ancud, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus April
2° colder, 84 mm more rain
Versus June
2° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 48 min
Average wind
13 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MaullínLos Lagos Region33 km NNE13°7°200 mm
CalbucoLos Lagos Region58 km E13°6°220 mm
DalcahueLos Lagos Region58 km SSE12°7°255 mm
Los MuermosLos Lagos Region60 km NNE12°5°181 mm
CastroLos Lagos Region67 km S12°6°247 mm
Puerto MonttLos Lagos Region85 km ENE13°6°210 mm
Puerto VarasLos Lagos Region92 km NE13°5°198 mm
LlanquihueLos Lagos Region96 km NE13°5°191 mm

The Almanac · Ancud Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
May
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Much like April: highs about 12°, nights near 7°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 293 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Ancud by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January18°10°117 mm14 km/h14 h 54 min✦✦✦
February18°10°107 mm12 km/h13 h 47 min✦✦✦
March16°9°139 mm12 km/h12 h 29 min✦✦✦
April14°8°209 mm13 km/h11 h 1 min✦✦
May12°7°293 mm13 km/h9 h 48 min✦✦
June11°6°381 mm15 km/h9 h 9 min✦✦
July10°5°300 mm14 km/h9 h 25 min✦✦
August11°5°329 mm14 km/h10 h 28 min✦✦
September12°6°197 mm13 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦
October13°7°167 mm14 km/h13 h 19 min✦✦
November15°8°151 mm14 km/h14 h 35 min✦✦
December16°9°141 mm15 km/h15 h 13 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Ancud in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Ancud in May?

Days average 12 °C (54 °F) and nights 7 °C (44 °F), with about 293 mm (11.5 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 12°, nights near 7°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 293 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Ancud?

The Almanac gives May 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are January and February.

How long are the days in Ancud in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 9 h 48 min. The days are shortening — from 9 h 9 min in June to 15 h 13 min in December.

Does it snow in Ancud in May?

Hardly — May nights average 7 °C (44 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Ancud in May?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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