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Valdivia Weather in May

Valdivia in May

The short of it: Valdivia in May averages a high of 14 °C (57 °F) and a low of 6 °C (42 °F), with 268 mm (10.6 in) of rain and about 9 h 58 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 14° · low 6° · rain 268 mm · daylight 9 h 58 min

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

Thirty years of records give Valdivia an average May high of 14°, a low of 6° and some 268 mm of rain. Much like April: highs about 14°, nights near 6°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 268 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 9 h 58 min in mid-May, 68 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, Valdivia runs warmer than most and wetter than most in May. Las Animas, 2 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

May in Valdivia, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus April
3° colder, 102 mm more rain
Versus June
2° warmer
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
9 h 58 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

May averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Las AnimasLos Ríos Region2 km ENE14°6°268 mm
Villa EuropaLos Ríos Region3 km SSE14°6°267 mm
Las GaviotasLos Ríos Region8 km SE13°6°267 mm
CorralLos Ríos Region18 km WSW13°6°244 mm
Los LagosLos Ríos Region38 km E14°5°291 mm
San José de la MariquinaLos Ríos Region39 km NE14°5°250 mm
PaillacoLos Ríos Region42 km SE14°5°253 mm
La UniónLos Ríos Region55 km SSE14°5°163 mm

The Almanac · Valdivia 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 14°, nights near 6°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 268 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Valdivia by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January23°10°53 mm12 km/h14 h 41 min✦✦✦✦
February22°10°67 mm11 km/h13 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
March20°9°118 mm10 km/h12 h 28 min✦✦✦
April16°7°166 mm10 km/h11 h 5 min✦✦✦
May14°6°268 mm10 km/h9 h 58 min✦✦
June12°5°407 mm12 km/h9 h 22 min✦✦
July11°4°329 mm12 km/h9 h 36 min✦✦
August12°4°330 mm12 km/h10 h 35 min✦✦
September14°5°167 mm11 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦
October16°6°119 mm12 km/h13 h 14 min✦✦✦
November18°8°116 mm12 km/h14 h 24 min✦✦✦
December21°10°100 mm13 km/h14 h 59 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Valdivia in May

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Valdivia in May?

Days average 14 °C (57 °F) and nights 6 °C (42 °F), with about 268 mm (10.6 in) of rain over the month. Much like April: highs about 14°, nights near 6°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 268 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is May a good time to visit Valdivia?

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

How long are the days in Valdivia in May?

In mid-May the sun is up for about 9 h 58 min. The days are shortening — from 9 h 22 min in June to 14 h 59 min in December.

Does it snow in Valdivia in May?

Hardly — May nights average 6 °C (42 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Valdivia in May?

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

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