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Chonchi Weather in May

Chonchi in May

The short of it: Chonchi in May averages a high of 12 °C (54 °F) and a low of 7 °C (44 °F), with 249 mm (9.8 in) of rain and about 9 h 44 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 249 mm · daylight 9 h 44 min

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

Thirty years of records give Chonchi an average May high of 12°, a low of 7° and some 249 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 12°, nights near 7°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 249 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 9 h 44 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, Chonchi runs warmer than most and drier than most in May. Castro, 17 km to the N, sees much the same highs.

May in Chonchi, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus April
2° colder, 66 mm more rain
Versus June
2° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 44 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
CastroLos Lagos Region17 km N12°6°247 mm
DalcahueLos Lagos Region29 km NNE12°7°255 mm
QuellónLos Lagos Region56 km SSE12°7°270 mm
AncudLos Lagos Region84 km N12°7°293 mm
ChaiténLos Lagos Region93 km ESE12°5°257 mm
CalbucoLos Lagos Region108 km NNE13°6°220 mm
MaullínLos Lagos Region113 km N13°7°200 mm
Los MuermosLos Lagos Region139 km N12°5°181 mm

The Almanac · Chonchi 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 249 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Chonchi by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January19°10°108 mm14 km/h14 h 58 min✦✦✦
February19°11°97 mm13 km/h13 h 50 min✦✦✦
March17°10°131 mm12 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦
April14°8°183 mm14 km/h10 h 59 min✦✦
May12°7°249 mm14 km/h9 h 44 min✦✦
June11°6°281 mm15 km/h9 h 4 min✦✦
July10°5°262 mm15 km/h9 h 20 min✦✦
August11°5°286 mm15 km/h10 h 25 min✦✦
September12°6°162 mm14 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦
October14°7°140 mm15 km/h13 h 21 min✦✦
November15°8°139 mm15 km/h14 h 39 min✦✦
December17°9°138 mm16 km/h15 h 18 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Chonchi in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Chonchi in May?

Days average 12 °C (54 °F) and nights 7 °C (44 °F), with about 249 mm (9.8 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 249 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Chonchi?

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

How long are the days in Chonchi in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 9 h 44 min. The days are shortening — from 9 h 4 min in June to 15 h 18 min in December.

Does it snow in Chonchi in May?

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

What should I pack for Chonchi in May?

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

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