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Mulchén Weather in May

Mulchén in May

The short of it: Mulchén in May averages a high of 15 °C (58 °F) and a low of 5 °C (41 °F), with 172 mm (6.8 in) of rain and about 10 h 7 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are December and February. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 15° · low 5° · rain 172 mm · daylight 10 h 7 min

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

Thirty years of records give Mulchén an average May high of 15°, a low of 5° and some 172 mm of rain. The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° from April to about 15°, with nights near 5°. Wet spells are common — about 172 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 10 h 7 min in mid-May, 62 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 December and February.

Against its neighbours, Mulchén runs cooler than most and wetter than most in May. Santa Bárbara, 20 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

May in Mulchén, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus April
6° colder, 86 mm more rain
Versus June
3° warmer
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 7 min
Average wind
6 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Santa BárbaraBiobio20 km ENE14°4°171 mm
QuilacoBiobio22 km E14°4°172 mm
NegreteBiobio29 km WNW15°6°172 mm
Los ÁngelesBiobio29 km NNW15°6°166 mm
RenaicoAraucania31 km W15°6°162 mm
CollipulliAraucania31 km SSW14°4°162 mm
QuillecoBiobio36 km NE14°4°160 mm
ErcillaAraucania40 km SSW13°4°182 mm

The Almanac · Mulchén 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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The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° from April to about 15°, with nights near 5°. Wet spells are common — about 172 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Mulchén by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January28°12°24 mm9 km/h14 h 30 min✦✦✦✦✦
February27°11°38 mm8 km/h13 h 33 min✦✦✦✦✦
March24°9°51 mm8 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
April20°6°86 mm7 km/h11 h 10 min✦✦✦
May15°5°172 mm6 km/h10 h 7 min✦✦
June12°5°253 mm7 km/h9 h 34 min✦✦
July11°4°205 mm7 km/h9 h 48 min✦✦
August13°4°214 mm8 km/h10 h 41 min✦✦
September16°5°95 mm8 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦✦
October19°6°66 mm8 km/h13 h 9 min✦✦✦✦
November22°8°52 mm9 km/h14 h 14 min✦✦✦✦
December25°10°39 mm9 km/h14 h 46 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Mulchén in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Mulchén in May?

Days average 15 °C (58 °F) and nights 5 °C (41 °F), with about 172 mm (6.8 in) of rain over the month. The year turns hard here: highs drop 6° from April to about 15°, with nights near 5°. Wet spells are common — about 172 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Mulchén?

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

How long are the days in Mulchén in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 10 h 7 min. The days are shortening — from 9 h 34 min in June to 14 h 46 min in December.

Does it snow in Mulchén in May?

Hardly — May nights average 5 °C (41 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Mulchén in May?

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

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