Mendoza Province weather in May
Planning a journey to Mendoza Province this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Mendoza Province in May?
Mendoza Province is a region in Argentina. Mendoza Province offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In May, one might encounter temperatures that range from very cold to pleasant, and precipitation levels ranging from low to high.
During the day the temperature is very cold in Los Penitentes at -3°C and pleasant in General Alvear at 20°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 8°C in General Alvear and -13°C in Los Penitentes.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in San Martín with an average of 18 mm to high rainfall in Las Lenas with 137 mm. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 185 hours of sunlight anticipated in Mendoza. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.
For a closer look at May's conditions in Mendoza Province, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Mendoza Province's yearly weather, check out our Mendoza Province climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Mendoza Province?
Mendoza
In May Mendoza generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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San Rafael
In May San Rafael generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Chacras de Coria
In May Chacras de Coria generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Potrerillos
In May Potrerillos generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Maipú
In May Maipú generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Mendoza Province?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Mendoza, May may not be the ideal time to visit Mendoza Province.
Generally speaking, February, March, April, September, October and November provide perfect weather in Mendoza. On the other hand, the month of May tends to have tolerable weather conditions.
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