Argentina weather in May
What is the weather like in Argentina in May?
The weather conditions in Argentina in May vary from poor to perfect depending on the destination.
During May in Argentina, the average maximum temperature varies from very low in Los Penitentes with -3°C (27°F) to high in Formosa with 25°C (77°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C (59°F) in Formosa and -13°C (9°F) in Los Penitentes.
Precipitation in May varies from almost none in La Quiaca with an average of 2.7mm (0.11 inches) of rainfall to heavy in Chilecito with 296mm (12 inches).
It is also generally a
moderately sunny
time of year with an average of 167 hours of sunshine in Buenos Aires during the entire month.
To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of Argentina, check out the map below.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Argentina?
Average weather in Buenos Aires
In May Buenos Aires generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (67°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (49°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in San Carlos de Bariloche
In May San Carlos de Bariloche generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (47°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (33°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Mar del Plata
In May Mar del Plata generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (49°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Mendoza
In May Mendoza generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Salta
In May Salta generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (65°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (47°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is May the best time to go to Argentina?
In our opinion May is one of the best times to visit Argentina with commonly perfect weather in Buenos Aires. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average the best time to visit Argentina is in March, April, May, September, November and December with generally perfect weather in Buenos Aires.
The worst months are June and July that can have tolerable weather conditions.
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