Mar del Plata weather in May (Buenos Aires Province, Argentina)

How's the weather trend in Mar del Plata as May approaches? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

During May, Mar del Plata usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 17°C. At night, they generally drop to 10°C.

Precipitation

Mar del Plata in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 51 mm for the month. With virtually no rain, this driest month of the year is perfect for exploring the outdoors. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 9 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 167 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures January, February, March, April, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While July tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Mar del Plata climate page with graphs.

 

Mar del Plata, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 10°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Water Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 30%  

Precipitation 51 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 83%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 167 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 51%  

Where to go in Argentina in May

Find out more about the weather in Argentina and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Mar del Plata, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 16°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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