Weather in May in Argentina
Planning a journey to Argentina this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Argentina in May?
The weather in Argentina in May can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from very cold to warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from very cold in Los Penitentes at -3°C to warm in Formosa at 25°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C in Formosa and -13°C in Los Penitentes.For a closer look at conditions across Argentina, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no snow/rainfall in Susques with an average of 1.4 mm to heavy snow/rainfall in Chilecito with 296 mm.Average sunshine
Buenos Aires enjoys a balanced 167 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Argentina climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Argentina?
Buenos Aires
In May Buenos Aires generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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San Carlos de Bariloche
In May San Carlos de Bariloche generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Mar del Plata
In May Mar del Plata generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Mendoza
In May Mendoza generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Salta
In May Salta generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Argentina?
We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Argentina. Typically, the climate in Buenos Aires is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, March, April, May, September, November and December provide perfect weather in Buenos Aires. On the other hand, the weather in June and July tend to be tolerable.
Interested in more climate information?
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