Visit Santiago in May? Score 7.3/10 [2026]

Month summary

Santiago weather in May

✅ Good

🌡️ Temperature min / max

48°F – 64°F

🌧 Rainy days

15% of days

☀️ Sunshine

9.5h per day on average

🌊 🌊 Season

Spring

⭐ ⭐ Weather score

7.3/10

📅 📅 Best month

December (9.6/10)

Quick decision

Should you visit Santiago in May?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.

❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.

🌧 Rain : ██░░░░░░░░ 15%

🌡 Temperature : ████░░░░░░ 64°F

☀️ Sunshine : ███████░░░ 9.5h/d

Our take: May in Santiago is genuinely lovely—think crisp autumn mornings warming to pleasant afternoons, perfect for walking around the city without overheating. You'll get minimal rain and solid sunshine daily, making it ideal for exploring neighborhoods, wineries nearby, or the Andes. Pack layers and you're golden: this is sweet-spot travel weather for someone who enjoys mild temps and outdoor activities.

By trip type

Santiago in May by trip type

🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season

Local context

What to expect in May

Spring marks the start of the good season in Santiago. Temperatures rise (18°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain risk remains low (15% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. December (9.6/10) is significantly better if possible.

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Annual table

Month-by-month comparison

Month	Min °F	Max °F	Rain %	Precip in	Sun h/d	Score
☀️ January	61°F	86°F	2%	0.0in	13.8h	9.3/10
☀️ February	61°F	86°F	4%	0.0in	12.7h	9.1/10
☀️ March	57°F	82°F	3%	0.0in	11.9h	9.5/10
🌤️ April	54°F	73°F	7%	0.0in	10.7h	8.4/10
🌤️ May	48°F	64°F	15%	0.1in	9.5h	7.3/10
⛅ June	45°F	59°F	21%	0.1in	8.3h	7.0/10
⛅ July	45°F	59°F	15%	0.1in	9.4h	7.1/10
⛅ August	45°F	61°F	19%	0.1in	10.0h	7.1/10
🌤️ September	46°F	66°F	19%	0.0in	11.0h	7.5/10
🌤️ October	50°F	72°F	15%	0.0in	12.2h	8.4/10
☀️ November	54°F	81°F	6%	0.0in	13.0h	9.5/10
☀️ December	57°F	84°F	3%	0.0in	13.8h	9.6/10

Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years

📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Santiago averages 64°F, 15% rainy days and 9.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.3/10. See methodology →

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