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Futaleufú Weather in May

Futaleufú in May

The short of it: Futaleufú in May averages a high of 11 °C (51 °F) and a low of 2 °C (36 °F), with 208 mm (8.2 in) of rain and about 9 h 41 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are February and January. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 11° · low 2° · rain 208 mm · daylight 9 h 41 min

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

Thirty years of records give Futaleufú an average May high of 11°, a low of 2° and some 208 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 11°, nights near 2°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 208 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

The sun is up for about 9 h 41 min in mid-May, 77 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 February and January.

Against its neighbours, Futaleufú runs cooler than most and about as wet in May. Trevelin, 35 km to the ENE, is 1° warmer by day.

May in Futaleufú, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus April
4° colder, 75 mm more rain
Versus June
4° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
July
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 41 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
TrevelinChubut35 km ENE12°3°152 mm
PalenaLos Lagos Region49 km S11°4°194 mm
EsquelChubut54 km NE11°1°95 mm
ChaiténLos Lagos Region74 km WNW12°5°257 mm
La JuntaAysén98 km SSW11°4°247 mm
Lago VerdeAysén117 km S10°3°174 mm
Río PicoChubut118 km SSE10°2°91 mm
Lago PueloChubut126 km N13°3°147 mm
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The Almanac · Futaleufú Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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May
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Much like April: highs about 11°, nights near 2°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 208 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Climate of Futaleufú by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January22°10°73 mm18 km/h15 h 2 min✦✦✦
February21°9°66 mm15 km/h13 h 52 min✦✦✦✦
March18°8°86 mm14 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦✦
April14°4°133 mm13 km/h10 h 58 min✦✦
May11°2°208 mm11 km/h9 h 41 min✦✦
June7°1°243 mm10 km/h9 h 0 min✦
July6°-1°203 mm10 km/h9 h 17 min✦
August8°1°189 mm13 km/h10 h 23 min✦
September12°2°111 mm13 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦
October15°5°100 mm15 km/h13 h 22 min✦✦
November18°6°97 mm17 km/h14 h 42 min✦✦✦
December20°8°100 mm18 km/h15 h 22 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Futaleufú in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Futaleufú in May?

Days average 11 °C (51 °F) and nights 2 °C (36 °F), with about 208 mm (8.2 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 11°, nights near 2°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 208 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Futaleufú?

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

How long are the days in Futaleufú in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 9 h 41 min. The days are shortening — from 9 h 0 min in June to 15 h 22 min in December.

Does it snow in Futaleufú in May?

Hardly — May nights average 2 °C (36 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Futaleufú in May?

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

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