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Lago San Martin weather in May (Santa Cruz, Argentina)

What does the weather outlook for Lago San Martin look like in May? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In May, Lago San Martin usually has low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 5°C. But by evening, they drop to around -2°C.

Precipitation

Lago San Martin in May usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 130 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 8 days will experience snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 120 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Lago San Martin. January and February generally stand out with the best circumstances. While March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Lago San Martin, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -2°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 5°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 26%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 130 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 8 days  
SunshineSunshine 120 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: El Chaltén, Argentina (36 KM, 22 Miles).

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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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?

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.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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