Temperature in Patagonia in May

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Patagonia, Argentina this May.

Patagonia, Argentina, a region in Argentina, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in May ranging from 3°C (37°F) in El Chaltén to 19°C (66°F) in Santa Rosa. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C (45°F) in Santa Rosa and -3°C (27°F) in El Chaltén.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Patagonia, Argentina in May?

Find the average daytime temperatures in May for the most popular destinations in Patagonia on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Best Places to Visit in Patagonia in May

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in May: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Patagonia temperatures in May: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Patagonia, Argentina in May?

Expect daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) in Puerto Madryn. That makes May a moderate month for Patagonia, Argentina.

How cold does it get at night in Patagonia, Argentina in May?

Nighttime temperatures in Puerto Madryn typically drop to around 6°C (43°F) in May.

What is the warmest city in May in Patagonia, Argentina?

According to our recent database analysis, Santa Rosa is the warmest city. It experiences an average maximum daytime temperature of approximately 19°C (66°F) and rarely drops below 7°C (45°F) during the night.

What is the coldest city in May in Patagonia, Argentina?

The coldest city in May in Patagonia, Argentina is El Chaltén when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around 3°C (37°F) and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around -3°C (27°F).

How much sun does Patagonia, Argentina get in May?

Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 136 hours of sunlight expected in Puerto Madryn. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

What is the water temperature in May?

The water temperature averages approximately 12°C (54°F) in Trelew this month, generally too cold for comfortable swimming.

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