Chilecito weather in May (La Rioja Province, Argentina)

Thinking of visiting Chilecito in May? Check the weather first! This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Chilecito includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 18°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 7°C.

Precipitation

Chilecito in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 296 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around a single day of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 203 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Chilecito. August typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Chilecito, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 4%  

Precipitation 296 mm  

Rainy days a single day  

Humidity 69% *  

Sunshine 203 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 62% *  

Data from: La Rioja, Argentina (67 KM, 42 Miles).

Where to go in Argentina in May

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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 Chilecito, 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.

What To Do

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

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

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