Santiago weather in May

May in Santiago: nice, dry, with poor air quality — a great time to visit.

#9 of 12 months in Santiago · #398 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 77/100 (tier B)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Santiago climate normals — May

Daytime high19°C / 66°F😎 nice
Nighttime low6°C / 43°F
Feels like (high)17°C / 63°F
Rainfall18 mm / 0.7 in☀️ dry
Rainy days3 days
Humidity60%💧 humid
Dew point4°C / 39°F
Sunshine8.3 h/day
Daylight10.4 h
Wind8 km/h / 5 mph
Air quality (US AQI)125😷 poor

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Santiago in May — FAQ

Is May a good time to visit Santiago?
May in Santiago: nice, dry, with poor air quality — a great time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Santiago on SeasonMap's comfort score (77/100).
What is the weather like in Santiago in May?
In May, Santiago averages a daily high of 18.9°C and a low of 6.3°C, with about 17.5 mm of rain over roughly 3.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Santiago in May?
Santiago has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 125 in May.

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