Salta weather in May (Salta Province, Argentina)

How's the weather trend in Salta as May approaches? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The month of May in Salta typically includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 18°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Salta in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 124 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 3 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 165 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Salta climate page with graphs.

 

Salta, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 11%  

Precipitation 124 mm  

Rainy days 3 days  

Humidity 80%  

Sunshine 165 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 40%  

Where to go in Argentina in May

Find out more about the weather in Argentina and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Salta, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Salta.

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