ArgentinaThe weather in May in El Calafate
It's cold in May in El Calafate with an average temperature of 9°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 7°C to a high of 12°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -1°C and 2°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for El Calafate, Argentina. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Precipitation and snowfall
In May, there is an average of 27 mm of precipitation, spread over 7 days. Of the total precipitation, about 3,2 cm falls as snow in May. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in May for El Calafate
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in El Calafate. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
May weather comparison
| El Calafate | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 9°C | 22°C |
| Max. temperature | 12°C | 28°C |
| Min. temperature | -1°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 27 mm | 105 mm |
| Rainy days | 7 days | 14 days |
| Total snowfall | 3,2 cm | 0 cm |
| Snowy days | 2 days | 0 days |
Start of May
The month of May starts in El Calafate with cold temps, averaging around 11°C during the day and nights around 1°C.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps drop to around 9°C, with nights around 1°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in El Calafate is around 9°C, while nighttime temps are about 0°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 3 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in May in El Calafate, Argentina. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in May in El Calafate
Temperature in May in El Calafate over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in El Calafate, Argentina. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in May in El Calafate
Total precipitation in May in El Calafate over the years
Daily Snowfall in May in El Calafate
Snowfall in May in El Calafate per year
Daily UV index in May in El Calafate
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in El Calafate, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in El Calafate by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for El Calafate. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.