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Castro Weather in May

Castro in May

The short of it: Castro in May averages a high of 12 °C (54 °F) and a low of 6 °C (44 °F), with 247 mm (9.7 in) of rain and about 9 h 45 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 6° · rain 247 mm · daylight 9 h 45 min

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

May in Castro brings afternoons near 12° and nights around 6°, with about 247 mm of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 12°, nights near 6°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 247 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 9 h 45 min in mid-May, 75 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, Castro runs cooler than most and drier than most in May. Dalcahue, 15 km to the NE, sees much the same highs.

May in Castro, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus April
2° colder, 72 mm more rain
Versus June
2° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 45 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
DalcahueLos Lagos Region15 km NE12°7°255 mm
ChonchiLos Lagos Region17 km S12°7°249 mm
AncudLos Lagos Region67 km N12°7°293 mm
QuellónLos Lagos Region73 km S12°7°270 mm
CalbucoLos Lagos Region94 km NE13°6°220 mm
MaullínLos Lagos Region96 km N13°7°200 mm
ChaiténLos Lagos Region100 km ESE12°5°257 mm
Los MuermosLos Lagos Region122 km NNE12°5°181 mm

The Almanac · Castro 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 6°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 247 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Castro by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January19°10°106 mm14 km/h14 h 57 min✦✦✦
February19°10°96 mm13 km/h13 h 49 min✦✦✦
March16°10°126 mm12 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦
April14°8°175 mm14 km/h10 h 59 min✦✦
May12°6°247 mm14 km/h9 h 45 min✦✦
June11°6°279 mm15 km/h9 h 5 min✦✦
July10°5°261 mm15 km/h9 h 21 min✦✦
August11°5°290 mm15 km/h10 h 26 min✦✦
September12°5°164 mm14 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦
October13°7°139 mm15 km/h13 h 21 min✦✦
November15°8°133 mm15 km/h14 h 38 min✦✦
December17°9°132 mm16 km/h15 h 17 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Castro in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Castro in May?

Days average 12 °C (54 °F) and nights 6 °C (44 °F), with about 247 mm (9.7 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 12°, nights near 6°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 247 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Castro?

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

How long are the days in Castro in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 9 h 45 min. The days are shortening — from 9 h 5 min in June to 15 h 17 min in December.

Does it snow in Castro in May?

Hardly — May nights average 6 °C (44 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Castro in May?

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

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