Castro weather in May
In May, Castro sees average daytime highs of 12°C and overnight lows near 6°C, with 172 mm of rain across 17.3 wet days and about 9.6 hours of daylight. It is the 8th-warmest and 4th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs ease over the month, from about 14°C in the first days to 11°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 13% of the time in May, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 10 h 12 min at the start of May to 9 h 12 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, May is Castro's 11th-clearest and 8th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Castro's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 12°
- 8th warmest
- Overnight low
- 6°
- 5th coldest
- Rainfall
- 172 mm
- 17.3 wet days
- Daylight
- 9 h 36 min
- 9:04 AM – 6:39 PM
- Cloud cover
- 74%
- 11th clearest
- Wind
- 10 km/h
- 8th windiest
- Solar energy
- 1.54 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 2.7
- out of 10
Castro is Chilean city.
- Density
- 2,926/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1567
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in May
Highs ease over the month, from about 14°C in the first days to 11°C by the end.
A typical May day in Castro reaches about 12°C in the afternoon and slips back to 6°C overnight — a 7°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 10°C and 15°C. Set against its neighbours, May runs about 3°C cooler than April and about 2°C warmer than June.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Avg low (°C) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | 7 |
| 2 | 14 | 7 |
| 3 | 14 | 7 |
| 4 | 14 | 7 |
| 5 | 13 | 7 |
| 6 | 13 | 7 |
| 7 | 13 | 6 |
| 8 | 13 | 6 |
| 9 | 13 | 6 |
| 10 | 13 | 6 |
| 11 | 13 | 6 |
| 12 | 13 | 6 |
| 13 | 13 | 6 |
| 14 | 13 | 6 |
| 15 | 13 | 6 |
| 16 | 12 | 6 |
| 17 | 12 | 6 |
| 18 | 12 | 6 |
| 19 | 12 | 6 |
| 20 | 12 | 6 |
| 21 | 12 | 6 |
| 22 | 12 | 5 |
| 23 | 12 | 5 |
| 24 | 12 | 5 |
| 25 | 12 | 5 |
| 26 | 11 | 5 |
| 27 | 11 | 5 |
| 28 | 11 | 5 |
| 29 | 11 | 5 |
| 30 | 11 | 5 |
| 31 | 11 | 5 |
Castro weather by month
How May compares with the rest of the year at a glance. May is the 8th-warmest and 4th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20° / 10° | 63 | 9.8 | 14.8 | 6.2 |
| Feb | 20° / 10° | 56 | 8.3 | 13.7 | 6.4 |
| Mar | 18° / 9° | 86 | 11.5 | 12.4 | 5.6 |
| Apr | 15° / 7° | 112 | 13.6 | 10.9 | 4.0 |
| May | 12° / 6° | 172 | 17.3 | 9.6 | 2.7 |
| Jun | 10° / 5° | 192 | 19.3 | 8.9 | 1.8 |
| Jul | 10° / 4° | 174 | 17.9 | 9.2 | 1.8 |
| Aug | 11° / 4° | 196 | 19.9 | 10.3 | 2.0 |
| Sep | 12° / 5° | 130 | 16.2 | 11.7 | 2.8 |
| Oct | 14° / 6° | 124 | 16.3 | 13.2 | 3.5 |
| Nov | 16° / 7° | 98 | 13.4 | 14.4 | 4.4 |
| Dec | 18° / 9° | 82 | 12.6 | 15.1 | 5.4 |
Cloud cover in May
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 13% of the time in May.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 14% of May, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 73%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Cloudier (%) | 70 | 70 | 71 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 70 |
| 2 | 30 | 70 |
| 3 | 29 | 71 |
| 4 | 28 | 72 |
| 5 | 28 | 72 |
| 6 | 28 | 72 |
| 7 | 28 | 72 |
| 8 | 26 | 74 |
| 9 | 26 | 74 |
| 10 | 26 | 74 |
| 11 | 26 | 74 |
| 12 | 26 | 74 |
| 13 | 26 | 74 |
| 14 | 26 | 74 |
| 15 | 26 | 74 |
| 16 | 26 | 74 |
| 17 | 26 | 74 |
| 18 | 26 | 74 |
| 19 | 26 | 74 |
| 20 | 26 | 74 |
| 21 | 26 | 74 |
| 22 | 26 | 74 |
| 23 | 27 | 73 |
| 24 | 27 | 73 |
| 25 | 27 | 73 |
| 26 | 27 | 73 |
| 27 | 26 | 74 |
| 28 | 27 | 73 |
| 29 | 27 | 73 |
| 30 | 27 | 73 |
| 31 | 27 | 73 |
Chance of precipitation in May
Castro gets around 172 mm of rain over 17.3 wet days in May. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 56% and peaks near 61% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 50 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 51 | 52 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 61 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 50 |
| 2 | 50 |
| 3 | 50 |
| 4 | 51 |
| 5 | 51 |
| 6 | 52 |
| 7 | 52 |
| 8 | 52 |
| 9 | 53 |
| 10 | 53 |
| 11 | 54 |
| 12 | 54 |
| 13 | 55 |
| 14 | 55 |
| 15 | 56 |
| 16 | 56 |
| 17 | 57 |
| 18 | 57 |
| 19 | 58 |
| 20 | 58 |
| 21 | 58 |
| 22 | 58 |
| 23 | 59 |
| 24 | 59 |
| 25 | 59 |
| 26 | 59 |
| 27 | 59 |
| 28 | 60 |
| 29 | 60 |
| 30 | 61 |
| 31 | 61 |
Humidity in May
Most of May feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, May lands in the dry band about 99% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 97 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Comfortable (%) | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 97 | 3 |
| 2 | 98 | 2 |
| 3 | 98 | 2 |
| 4 | 98 | 2 |
| 5 | 98 | 2 |
| 6 | 98 | 2 |
| 7 | 98 | 2 |
| 8 | 98 | 2 |
| 9 | 98 | 2 |
| 10 | 98 | 2 |
| 11 | 98 | 2 |
| 12 | 98 | 2 |
| 13 | 98 | 2 |
| 14 | 98 | 2 |
| 15 | 98 | 2 |
| 16 | 98 | 2 |
| 17 | 99 | 1 |
| 18 | 99 | 1 |
| 19 | 99 | 1 |
| 20 | 99 | 1 |
| 21 | 99 | 1 |
| 22 | 99 | 1 |
| 23 | 99 | 1 |
| 24 | 99 | 1 |
| 25 | 99 | 1 |
| 26 | 100 | 0 |
| 27 | 100 | 0 |
| 28 | 100 | 0 |
| 29 | 100 | 0 |
| 30 | 100 | 0 |
| 31 | 100 | 0 |
Wind in May
Winds average 10 km/h in May.
Across May, daily wind ranges from about 10 km/h on the calmest days to 11 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | calm |
| 2 | 10 | calm |
| 3 | 10 | calm |
| 4 | 10 | calm |
| 5 | 10 | calm |
| 6 | 10 | calm |
| 7 | 10 | calm |
| 8 | 10 | calm |
| 9 | 10 | calm |
| 10 | 10 | calm |
| 11 | 10 | calm |
| 12 | 10 | calm |
| 13 | 10 | calm |
| 14 | 10 | calm |
| 15 | 10 | calm |
| 16 | 10 | calm |
| 17 | 10 | calm |
| 18 | 10 | calm |
| 19 | 10 | calm |
| 20 | 10 | calm |
| 21 | 10 | calm |
| 22 | 10 | calm |
| 23 | 10 | calm |
| 24 | 11 | calm |
| 25 | 11 | calm |
| 26 | 11 | calm |
| 27 | 11 | calm |
| 28 | 11 | calm |
| 29 | 11 | calm |
| 30 | 11 | calm |
| 31 | 11 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in May
Daylight runs from about 10 h 12 min at the start of May to 9 h 12 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 60 minutes over May. Sunrise moves from 8:47 AM to 9:18 AM, and sunset from 6:58 PM to 6:27 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 10.2 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 9.9 | 9.9 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.8 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.7 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.4 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.3 | 9.2 | 9.2 | 9.2 | 9.2 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 8:47 | 8:48 | 8:49 | 8:50 | 8:52 | 8:53 | 8:54 | 8:55 | 8:56 | 8:57 | 8:58 | 8:59 | 9:00 | 9:02 | 9:03 | 9:04 | 9:05 | 9:06 | 9:07 | 9:08 | 9:09 | 9:10 | 9:11 | 9:12 | 9:13 | 9:14 | 9:14 | 9:15 | 9:16 | 9:17 | 9:18 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:58 | 6:56 | 6:55 | 6:53 | 6:52 | 6:51 | 6:49 | 6:48 | 6:47 | 6:46 | 6:45 | 6:43 | 6:42 | 6:41 | 6:40 | 6:39 | 6:38 | 6:37 | 6:36 | 6:35 | 6:34 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:32 | 6:31 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:29 | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:27 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10.2 | 8:47 | 6:58 |
| 2 | 10.1 | 8:48 | 6:56 |
| 3 | 10.1 | 8:49 | 6:55 |
| 4 | 10.0 | 8:50 | 6:53 |
| 5 | 10.0 | 8:52 | 6:52 |
| 6 | 10.0 | 8:53 | 6:51 |
| 7 | 9.9 | 8:54 | 6:49 |
| 8 | 9.9 | 8:55 | 6:48 |
| 9 | 9.8 | 8:56 | 6:47 |
| 10 | 9.8 | 8:57 | 6:46 |
| 11 | 9.8 | 8:58 | 6:45 |
| 12 | 9.7 | 8:59 | 6:43 |
| 13 | 9.7 | 9:00 | 6:42 |
| 14 | 9.7 | 9:02 | 6:41 |
| 15 | 9.6 | 9:03 | 6:40 |
| 16 | 9.6 | 9:04 | 6:39 |
| 17 | 9.6 | 9:05 | 6:38 |
| 18 | 9.5 | 9:06 | 6:37 |
| 19 | 9.5 | 9:07 | 6:36 |
| 20 | 9.5 | 9:08 | 6:35 |
| 21 | 9.4 | 9:09 | 6:34 |
| 22 | 9.4 | 9:10 | 6:33 |
| 23 | 9.4 | 9:11 | 6:33 |
| 24 | 9.3 | 9:12 | 6:32 |
| 25 | 9.3 | 9:13 | 6:31 |
| 26 | 9.3 | 9:14 | 6:30 |
| 27 | 9.3 | 9:14 | 6:30 |
| 28 | 9.2 | 9:15 | 6:29 |
| 29 | 9.2 | 9:16 | 6:28 |
| 30 | 9.2 | 9:17 | 6:28 |
| 31 | 9.2 | 9:18 | 6:27 |
Solar energy in May
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in May, about 1.54 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 1.16 kWh/m² to a high of 6.04 kWh/m² in January across the year — May's 1.54 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| Level | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim | Dim |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1.9 | Dim |
| 2 | 1.9 | Dim |
| 3 | 1.9 | Dim |
| 4 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 5 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 6 | 1.8 | Dim |
| 7 | 1.7 | Dim |
| 8 | 1.7 | Dim |
| 9 | 1.7 | Dim |
| 10 | 1.7 | Dim |
| 11 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 12 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 13 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 14 | 1.6 | Dim |
| 15 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 16 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 17 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 18 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 19 | 1.5 | Dim |
| 20 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 21 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 22 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 23 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 24 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 25 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 26 | 1.4 | Dim |
| 27 | 1.3 | Dim |
| 28 | 1.3 | Dim |
| 29 | 1.3 | Dim |
| 30 | 1.3 | Dim |
| 31 | 1.3 | Dim |
Is May a good time to visit Castro?
Our two travel scores rate May for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
May is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Castro.
What to pack for Castro in May
From May's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In May, Castro sees daytime highs around 12°C and nights near 6°C. Pack rain gear. Worth having: a warm layer. About 17 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Castro in May
The nearest coast averages about 12°C in May — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 31 km away) is warmest in January at about 14°C and coldest in August near 11°C.
The water stays below 20°C all year — cool enough that most swimmers want a wetsuit.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
| Comfort | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing | Bracing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | Bracing |
| Feb | 14 | Bracing |
| Mar | 14 | Bracing |
| Apr | 13 | Bracing |
| May | 12 | Bracing |
| Jun | 12 | Bracing |
| Jul | 11 | Bracing |
| Aug | 11 | Bracing |
| Sep | 11 | Bracing |
| Oct | 11 | Bracing |
| Nov | 12 | Bracing |
| Dec | 13 | Bracing |
UV index in Castro in May
Clear-sky midday UV in May peaks around 2. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Castro peaks around December 23 at about 12 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near June 20 at about 1 (low).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 8 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 11 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 12 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | High | Moderate | Moderate | Low | Low | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Extreme |
| Feb | 11 | Extreme |
| Mar | 7 | High |
| Apr | 4 | Moderate |
| May | 2 | Moderate |
| Jun | 1 | Low |
| Jul | 2 | Low |
| Aug | 2 | Moderate |
| Sep | 4 | Moderate |
| Oct | 7 | High |
| Nov | 8 | Very high |
| Dec | 12 | Extreme |
Where is Castro?
Castro sits at 42.5°S, 73.8°W, 81 m above sea level, in Chile. The nearest listed city is Ancud, 67 km away.
Topography around Castro
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Castro.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Castro has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 306 m around an average of 69 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 835 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 847 m.
The land around Castro is covered by trees (39%), water (27%) and grassland (20%) within 3 km, trees (54%) and grassland (25%) within 16 km, and water (58%) and trees (34%) within 80 km.
Chile travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / F / L
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 48% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $17,995
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.3 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 98%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 6.3
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 14.9
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- High
- World Bank
- English
- Moderate
- EF EPI 517
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Castro (-42.4721°, -73.7732°, elevation 81 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).