Santiago del Estero Province Weather in May

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

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Termas de Río Hondo Santiago del Estero

Planning a journey to Santiago del Estero Province, Argentina this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Santiago del Estero Province in May

Santiago del Estero Province, Argentina is a region in Argentina. May in Santiago del Estero Province generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. The month of May is in the winter season.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) in Termas de Río Hondo.

For specific regional insights in Santiago del Estero Province, Argentina, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Santiago del Estero with an average of 26 mm (1 in) to moderate rainfall in Termas de Río Hondo with 41 mm (1.6 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Termas de Río Hondo as an example - it receives around 146 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 Santiago del Estero Province by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Santiago del Estero Province — and find the best time to visit. (based on Termas de Río Hondo)

January33°C (91°F) February32°C (90°F) March30°C (86°F) April27°C (81°F) May24°C (75°F) June21°C (70°F) This monthJuly22°C (72°F) August25°C (77°F) September28°C (82°F) October31°C (88°F) November32°C (90°F) December33°C (91°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Santiago del Estero Province in May

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

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

Temperature range in Santiago del Estero Province (May)

Precipitation variation in Santiago del Estero Province (May)

Termas de Río Hondo

In May Termas de Río Hondo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
24°C (75°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
175 hours
146 hours
136 hours
Monthly rainfall
93 mm (3.7 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
27 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
4 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Termas de Río Hondo →

Santiago del Estero

In May Santiago del Estero generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
24°C (75°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
14°C (57°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
175 hours
146 hours
136 hours
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
26 mm (1 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
5 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Santiago del Estero →

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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 Santiago del Estero Province in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Termas de Río Hondo 24°C (75°F) 13°C (55°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)
Santiago del Estero 24°C (75°F) 14°C (57°F) 26 mm (1 in)

Santiago del Estero Province weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Santiago del Estero Province, Argentina in May?

In May, Santiago del Estero Province, Argentina generally has perfect weather conditions. Termas de Río Hondo sees daytime temperatures near 24°C (75°F), with nights cooling to roughly 13°C (55°F).

What is the average temperature in Santiago del Estero Province, Argentina in May?

In Termas de Río Hondo, the average daytime high in May is 24°C (75°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 13°C (55°F).

Does Santiago del Estero Province, Argentina get a lot of rain in May?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Santiago del Estero Province, Argentina during May, with Termas de Río Hondo averaging close to 41 mm (1.6 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Santiago del Estero Province, Argentina?

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Santiago del Estero Province, Argentina. Typically, the climate in Termas de Río Hondo is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May, June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Termas de Río Hondo. In contrast, January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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