Río Gallegos weather in May (Santa Cruz, Argentina)
How does the weather in Río Gallegos usually fare in May? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.
Temperatures
Typically, May in Río Gallegos includes low temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 10°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 1°C.
Precipitation
Río Gallegos in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 29 mm for the month. On average, there are about 9 days with rain during this month.Average sunshine
The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 105 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Río Gallegos. January typically offers the best circumstances. While May, June, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Río Gallegos climate page with graphs.
Río Gallegos, monthly averages in May
Min Temperature
1°C
Max Temperature
10°C
Water Temperature
7°C
Chance of Rain
29%
Precipitation
29 mm
Rainy days
9 days
Humidity
75%
Windspeed
18 km/h
Sunshine
105 hours
Percentage Sunshine
35%
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.
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So, what should you wear in this month?
Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. Also, consider bringing a rain jacket as there might be some rain. With a water temperature of around 7°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.
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