Weather in May in Salta Province
Are you planning a trip a to Salta Province in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Salta Province in May?
Salta Province is a region in Argentina. Salta Province offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In May, one might encounter temperatures that range from mild to warm, and precipitation levels ranging from low to high.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is mild in Cachí at 16°C to warm in Tartagal at 25°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C in Tartagal and 1°C in Cachí.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Cafayate with an average of 20 mm to high rainfall in La Caldera with 146 mm.Average sunshine
The city Salta usually sees around 165 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Salta Province in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Salta Province climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Salta Province?
Salta
In May Salta generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Tartagal
In May Tartagal generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Cafayate
In May Cafayate generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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San Lorenzo
In May San Lorenzo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Cachí
In May Cachí generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Salta Province?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Salta, May might be a good time to visit Salta Province.
On average, the best time to visit Salta Province is in August and September with generally perfect weather in Salta. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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