Catamarca Province Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Catamarca Province, Argentina in May.

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San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca Andalgalá Fiambala

Thinking about venturing to Catamarca Province, Argentina this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Catamarca Province in May

Catamarca Province, Argentina is a region in Argentina. May in Catamarca Province generally has pleasant temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) in San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca.

For a closer look at conditions across Catamarca Province, Argentina, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Andalgalá with an average of 11 mm (0.4 in) to moderate rainfall in San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca with 43 mm (1.7 in).

Explore Catamarca Province by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Catamarca Province — and find the best time to visit. (based on San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca)

January27°C (81°F) February26°C (79°F) March24°C (75°F) April22°C (72°F) May19°C (66°F) This monthJune18°C (64°F) July17°C (63°F) August20°C (68°F) September22°C (72°F) October24°C (75°F) November25°C (77°F) December27°C (81°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Catamarca Province in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Catamarca Province.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Catamarca Province

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Catamarca Province, Argentina?

Temperature range in Catamarca Province (May)

Precipitation variation in Catamarca Province (May)

San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca

In May San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
23 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
3 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
perfect
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Andalgalá

In May Andalgalá generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
20°C (68°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
31 mm (1.2 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
5 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
4 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
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Fiambala

In May Fiambala generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
3°C (37°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly rainfall
25 mm (1 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
7.6 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Catamarca Province, in Argentina.

In our records: Argentina May extremes

Notable May records observed across cities in Argentina in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • From our sources, the wettest May day in Argentina brought 318 mm (13 in) in Salta on May 18, 1981.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Catamarca Province in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca 19°C (66°F) 7°C (45°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)
Andalgalá 20°C (68°F) 11°C (52°F) 11 mm (0.4 in)
Fiambala 19°C (66°F) 3°C (37°F) 17 mm (0.7 in)

Catamarca Province weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Catamarca Province, Argentina in May?

In May, Catamarca Province, Argentina generally has pleasant weather conditions. San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca sees daytime temperatures near 19°C (66°F), with nights cooling to roughly 7°C (45°F).

What is the average temperature in Catamarca Province, Argentina in May?

San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca averages a daytime maximum of 19°C (66°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 7°C (45°F).

Does Catamarca Province, Argentina get a lot of rain in May?

Not particularly. San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca averages just 43 mm (1.7 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Catamarca Province, Argentina.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Catamarca Province, Argentina?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca, May might be a good time to visit Catamarca Province, Argentina. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Catamarca Province, Argentina is in April, June, August, September and October with generally perfect weather in San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca. On the other hand, the month of January tends to have tolerable weather conditions.

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