El Calafate weather in May (Santa Cruz, Argentina)
Can you expect sunny skies in El Calafate in May? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.
Temperatures
Typically, May in El Calafate includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 6°C, cooling down at night to around -1°C.
Precipitation
El Calafate in May usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 8 days will see snow/rain.Average sunshine
The city usually sees around 115 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit El Calafate. January, February and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized El Calafate climate page with graphs.
El Calafate, monthly averages in May
Min Temperature
-1°C
Max Temperature
6°C
Chance of Rain
28%
Precipitation
79 mm
Rainy days
8 days
Humidity
71%
Sunshine
115 hours
Percentage Sunshine
41%
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.
perfect weather
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tolerable
unpleasant
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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.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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