The weather in May in Argentina

It's cool to moderate in May in Argentina with an average temperature of 18°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 14°C to a high of 21°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 5°C and 11°C.

Looking for great weather? May is a good time to be in Argentina. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for 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.

Temperature records

With 28°C in 2023, Argentina reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 8°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -1°C to a highest value of 19°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 33 mm of precipitation, spread over 6 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in May for Argentina

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Argentina. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  Argentina New York
Average temperature 18°C 22°C
Max. temperature 21°C 28°C
Min. temperature 5°C -5°C
Total precipitation 33 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 6 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Argentina with mild temps, averaging around 20°C during the day and nights around 10°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps drop to around 18°C, with nights around 9°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 Argentina is around 16°C, while nighttime temps are about 6°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.

Check out the climate of Argentina for all months and discover the best travel time

The climate in Argentina is based on weather data from Buenos Aires. Other places, like Patagonia, Ushuaia or Mendoza, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Argentina to get the full picture of the climate.

Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Argentina. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Argentina

Temperature in May in Argentina over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in 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 Argentina

Total precipitation in May in Argentina over the years

Daily UV index in May in Argentina

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Argentina, 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 Argentina by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Argentina. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.