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May is a wet month in La Ensenada

Climate Overview

La Ensenada, Chile in May has mild conditions, with highs averaging 13°C (55°F) and noticeably cooler mornings. Rain falls on about 18 days this month, totalling around 336 mm.

This month falls at the end of Autumn.

Daily highs in May gradually drop from around 14°C (57°F) at the start to 11°C (52°F) by month's end.

May sees fairly even rainfall, totalling about 332 mm across the month.

The warmest days tend to fall around the 6th, averaging 14.5°C (58°F).

Compared to April, this month is about 3°C cooler with 1 more rainy days. Temperatures begin dropping heading into June.

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Monthly May Averages

Temperature
13°C / 8°C
Feels Like
12°C / 7°C
Rain
18 days · 336 mm
Sunshine
5.8h / day
Humidity
87% — Very Humid
Wind
11 km/h
Wind Direction
NNE (28°)
Gusts
45 km/h
Daylight
9.8 h
Cloud Cover
75%
Clear Sky Days
1.5
UV Index
1.9 — Low
Dew Point
9°C — Dry
Moon Phase
Waxing Gibbous · 66%
Snow Days
1 days · 2.4 cm

Climate Charts

Daily averages based on historical data (2016–2025)

Daily Temperature

20°C 17°C 14°C 11°C 8°C 5°C 2°C 151015202531
High Low

Daily Precipitation

0 mm 5 mm 10 mm 15 mm 20 mm 151015202531
Rainfall

Daily Sunshine

0h 2h 4h 6h 8h 10h 151015202531
Sunshine

Daily Wind Speed

0 4 8 12 16 20 151015202531
Wind Speed
Sun Position
Sunrise 07:52
Daylight 9.8h
Sunset 17:41

What to Expect

Keep afternoons flexible as tropical showers are common — they typically clear within an hour.

Wet weather can spread across much of the day, so it is best to keep outdoor plans flexible.

Recent yearly records for May have stayed close to the long-run average.

Compare Months

January best
Excellent
Temp
20°C / 13°C
Feels Like
22°C / 13°C
Rain
11days (137 mm) Wet
Sun
12.3h Excellent
Humidity
78% Humid
UV
8.5 Very High
February best
Excellent
Temp
21°C / 14°C
Feels Like
23°C / 14°C
Rain
9days (121 mm) Wet
Sun
10.9h Excellent
Humidity
78% Humid
UV
7.1 Very High
March best
Wet
Temp
19°C / 13°C
Feels Like
19°C / 12°C
Rain
12days (205 mm) Wet
Sun
9.4h Good
Humidity
82% Humid
UV
5.3 High
April
Wet
Temp
16°C / 11°C
Feels Like
15°C / 9°C
Rain
17days (303 mm) Wet
Sun
7.1h Good
Humidity
85% Humid
UV
2.9 Moderate
Snow Days
1days
May
Wet
Temp
13°C / 8°C
Feels Like
12°C / 7°C
Rain
18days (336 mm) Wet
Sun
5.8h Fair
Humidity
87% Very Muggy
UV
1.9 Low
Snow Days
1days
June
Wet
Temp
10°C / 6°C
Feels Like
8°C / 4°C
Rain
21days (437 mm) Wet
Sun
4.7h Fair
Humidity
89% Very Muggy
UV
1.4 Low
Snow Days
5days
July
Wet
Temp
9°C / 5°C
Feels Like
7°C / 3°C
Rain
20days (341 mm) Wet
Sun
5.1h Fair
Humidity
88% Very Muggy
UV
1.8 Low
Snow Days
6days
August
Wet
Temp
10°C / 5°C
Feels Like
8°C / 3°C
Rain
20days (384 mm) Wet
Sun
6.2h Fair
Humidity
88% Very Muggy
UV
2.5 Moderate
Snow Days
8days
September
Wet
Temp
12°C / 6°C
Feels Like
11°C / 4°C
Rain
17days (276 mm) Wet
Sun
7.8h Good
Humidity
85% Humid
UV
3.5 Moderate
Snow Days
4days
October
Wet
Temp
14°C / 7°C
Feels Like
14°C / 6°C
Rain
17days (247 mm) Wet
Sun
9.2h Good
Humidity
83% Humid
UV
5.6 High
Snow Days
2days
November
Wet
Temp
17°C / 10°C
Feels Like
17°C / 9°C
Rain
16days (219 mm) Wet
Sun
10.4h Excellent
Humidity
82% Humid
UV
6.5 High
Snow Days
1days
December best
Good
Temp
19°C / 12°C
Feels Like
20°C / 11°C
Rain
13days (173 mm) Wet
Sun
11.7h Excellent
Humidity
80% Humid
UV
7.8 Very High
Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity UV Status Details
January best 20°C / 13°C 22°C / 13°C 11days (137 mm) Wet 12.3h Excellent 78% Humid 8.5 Very High Excellent View Details
February best 21°C / 14°C 23°C / 14°C 9days (121 mm) Wet 10.9h Excellent 78% Humid 7.1 Very High Excellent View Details
March best 19°C / 13°C 19°C / 12°C 12days (205 mm) Wet 9.4h Good 82% Humid 5.3 High Wet View Details
April 16°C / 11°C 15°C / 9°C 17days (303 mm) Wet 7.1h Good 85% Humid 2.9 Moderate Wet View Details
May 13°C / 8°C 12°C / 7°C 18days (336 mm) Wet 5.8h Fair 87% Very Muggy 1.9 Low Wet View Details
June 10°C / 6°C 8°C / 4°C 21days (437 mm) Wet 4.7h Fair 89% Very Muggy 1.4 Low Wet View Details
July 9°C / 5°C 7°C / 3°C 20days (341 mm) Wet 5.1h Fair 88% Very Muggy 1.8 Low Wet View Details
August 10°C / 5°C 8°C / 3°C 20days (384 mm) Wet 6.2h Fair 88% Very Muggy 2.5 Moderate Wet View Details
September 12°C / 6°C 11°C / 4°C 17days (276 mm) Wet 7.8h Good 85% Humid 3.5 Moderate Wet View Details
October 14°C / 7°C 14°C / 6°C 17days (247 mm) Wet 9.2h Good 83% Humid 5.6 High Wet View Details
November 17°C / 10°C 17°C / 9°C 16days (219 mm) Wet 10.4h Excellent 82% Humid 6.5 High Wet View Details
December best 19°C / 12°C 20°C / 11°C 13days (173 mm) Wet 11.7h Excellent 80% Humid 7.8 Very High Good View Details

What to Wear

Bundle up with a warm coat, scarf, and closed-toe shoes. Thermal layers underneath give flexibility between indoors and outdoors.

A waterproof jacket or compact umbrella is recommended for occasional showers.

Packing List

Layered clothingLight jacketUmbrellaWaterproof jacketWaterproof shoes

Frequently Asked Questions

May is typically wet for visiting La Ensenada, with average highs of 13°C (55°F) and around 18 rainy days. La Ensenada, Chile in May has mild conditions, with highs averaging 13°C (55°F) and noticeably cooler mornings. Rain fal
La Ensenada typically sees around 18 rainy days in May with 336 mm (13.2 in) of total rainfall. Pack a waterproof jacket.
Nights in La Ensenada during May are cool at around 8°C (47°F). Bring a jacket or sweater for evenings.
With highs of 13°C (55°F) and lows of 8°C (47°F) in May, we recommend: Layered clothing, Light jacket, Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Waterproof shoes. Comfortable walking shoes are essential.
May is not the most favourable month weather-wise in La Ensenada. Consider visiting during months with milder temperatures or less rainfall for a better experience.
The average UV index in La Ensenada during May is 2 (low). No special sun protection is needed.
La Ensenada gets approximately 10 hours of daylight per day in May, with around 6 hours of sunshine.
Yes, La Ensenada typically sees around 1 snow days in May with roughly 2 cm (1 in) of snowfall.

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