May Weather in Santiago

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Santiago, Colombia, during May is characterized by an average temperature of 20°C (69°F). Highs can soar to 27°C (82°F), while lows may dip to 15°C (60°F). Typically, the humidity level in Santiago throughout May hovers around 81%.

15°C (60°F)

Minimum temperature

20°C (69°F)

Average temperature

27°C (82°F)

Maximum temperature

81%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In May, Santiago averages 100 mm (3.9 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 15 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 12 hours 27 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 7 hours 32 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 7% probability of sunny days during this period.

100 mm (3.9 inches)

Precipitation

15 rainy days

Rainy days

7 hours 32 minutes

Sunshine hours

7%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In May, the UV Index in Santiago reaches a maximum of 16, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 11:00 and 13:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.

Average solar exposure data for the current time of the year. Actual values may vary and depend on many factors, such as cloud cover, vegetation cover, surface type, etc.
  07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00
UVI 2 5 9 13 16 16 14 10 6 3 1 0 0
Exposure Low Moderate VeryHigh Extreme VeryHigh High Moderate Low
Time to burn 45 min 30 min 15 min 10 min 15 min 25 min 30 min 45 min

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