La Pampa Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in La Pampa, Argentina in May.

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Santa Rosa

Planning a trip to La Pampa, Argentina this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in La Pampa in May

La Pampa, Argentina is a region in Argentina. May in La Pampa generally has pleasant temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) in Santa Rosa.

For specific regional insights in La Pampa, Argentina, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

May is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 33 mm (1.3 in) in Santa Rosa.

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Santa Rosa as an example - it receives around 149 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

Explore La Pampa by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in La Pampa — and find the best time to visit. (based on Santa Rosa)

January31°C (88°F) February30°C (86°F) March27°C (81°F) April23°C (73°F) May19°C (66°F) June16°C (61°F) This monthJuly15°C (59°F) August18°C (64°F) September20°C (68°F) October23°C (73°F) November27°C (81°F) December30°C (86°F)
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Best Places to Visit in La Pampa in May

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
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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 La Pampa

What is the weather like in May for the most popular destinonation in La Pampa, Argentina?

Santa Rosa

In May Santa Rosa 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.

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April
May
June
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
187 hours
149 hours
129 hours
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
5 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
pleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in La Pampa, 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.

La Pampa weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in La Pampa, Argentina in May?

Expect pleasant weather across La Pampa, Argentina in May. The popular destination of Santa Rosa averages 19°C (66°F) by day and 7°C (45°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in La Pampa, Argentina in May?

In Santa Rosa, the average daytime high in May is 19°C (66°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 7°C (45°F).

Does La Pampa, Argentina get a lot of rain in May?

Not particularly. Santa Rosa averages just 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for La Pampa, Argentina.

Is May a Good Time to Visit La Pampa, Argentina?

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit La Pampa, Argentina with overall pleasant weather in Santa Rosa. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit La Pampa, Argentina is in March, April, August, September, October and November with generally perfect weather in Santa Rosa. On the other hand, the weather in January, February and December tend to be tolerable.

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