May weather forecastSan Carlos, Chile

May

Weather in May

In May, the weather in San Carlos, Chile tends to remain predominantly cool and is characterized by an increased amount of precipitation. This month marks the onset of winter, with temperatures continuing on their downward trajectory. It rains heavily in May compared to the preceding months, with rainfall levels going up to 88mm (3.46"). May afternoons fall victim to shorter spans of sunshine, and the evening's coolness spikes in tandem. However, consistent wind speeds around 7.3km/h (4.5mph) ensure a pleasant environment, making this a good time to explore the city’s indoor attractions in comfort.

Temperature

With May's onset, the weather in San Carlos shows a temperature decrease, transitioning from a warm 23.5°C (74.3°F) in April to an enjoyable 18.1°C (64.6°F). The average low-temperature of 8.3°C (46.9°F) is witnessed during May.

Humidity

In San Carlos, the average relative humidity in May is 67%.

Rainfall

In San Carlos, Chile, during May, the rain falls for 8.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 88mm (3.46") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 76.4 rainfall days, and 600mm (23.62") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in San Carlos is 10h and 11min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:27 and sunset at 18:02. On the last day of May, in San Carlos, sunrise is at 07:50 and sunset at 17:40 -04.

Sunshine

In May, the average sunshine is 8.2h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in San Carlos are May through July and September, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, a daily UV index of 3 turns into the following recommendations:
Put precautions into practice - Ensuring skin and eye safety is a necessity. To prevent harmful UV exposure, minimize direct contact with the Sun around midday. To cut down UV radiation exposure by about half, sport a wide-brim hat.

Updated: Jan 24, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
Data Sources | Weather Forecasting & Climate

Frequently asked questions

San Carlos in May has an average high-temperature of 18.1°C (64.6°F) and an average low-temperature of 8.3°C (46.9°F). In March, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'feels like'), which factors the actual air temperature with the relative humidity, is computed to be 29°C (84.2°F).

In May, the average relative humidity is 67%.

In San Carlos, Chile, in May, it is raining for 8.5 days, with typically 88mm (3.46") of accumulated precipitation.

In May, the average day length in San Carlos is 10h and 11min.

In May, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:27 and sunset at 18:02. On the last day of the month, in San Carlos, sunrise is at 07:50 and sunset at 17:40 -04.

In May, the average sunshine duration in San Carlos, Chile, is 8.2h.

May through July and September, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in San Carlos, Chile.

In San Carlos, the average daily maximum UV index in May is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year J F M A May J J A S O N D

Apr

May

Jun

Average high temperature

23.5°C

18.1°C

14.1°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

8.6km/h

8.1km/h

9.7km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

25.5

22.1

17.4

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in May
San Carlos, Chile

Average high temperature in May: 18.1°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (31.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (12.8°C).

Average low temperature in May: 8.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (13.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (4.5°C).

Average pressure in May
San Carlos, Chile

Average pressure in May: 1017.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1020.1mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is February (1013.8mbar).

Average wind speed in May
San Carlos, Chile

Average wind speed in May: 7.3km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (9.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is May (7.3km/h).

Average humidity in May
San Carlos, Chile

Average humidity in May: 67%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July and August (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (47%).

Average rainfall in May
San Carlos, Chile

Average rainfall in May: 88mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (151mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (3mm).

Average rainfall days in May
San Carlos, Chile

Average rainfall days in May: 8.5 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (12.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (1.6 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
San Carlos, Chile

Average daylight in May: 10h and 12min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

Average sunshine in May: 8h and 12min

The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 11h and 36min).
The months with the least sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 7h and 30min).

Average sunshine days in May
San Carlos, Chile

Average sunshine days in May: 22.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is March (29 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (17.4 days).

Average UV index in May
San Carlos, Chile

Average UV index in May: 3

The months with the highest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June, July and September (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in May
San Carlos, Chile

Average cloud cover in May: 28

The months with the most cloud cover are June and August (Cloud cover 36).
The months with the least cloud cover are January and February (Cloud cover 6).

Average visibility in May
San Carlos, Chile

Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are July, August and September (9km).