The weather in May in Buenos Aires

It's hot in May in Buenos Aires with an average temperature of 34°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 32°C to a high of 35°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 22°C and 26°C.

Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Buenos Aires. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of 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 Buenos Aires, Mexico. 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 42°C in 2022, Buenos Aires reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 24°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 15°C to a highest value of 29°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 112 mm of precipitation, spread over 14 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the East.

Daily weather in May for Buenos Aires

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

May weather comparison

  Buenos Aires New York
Average temperature 34°C 22°C
Max. temperature 35°C 28°C
Min. temperature 22°C -5°C
Total precipitation 112 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 14 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Buenos Aires with hot temps, averaging around 34°C during the day and nights around 24°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 35°C, with nights around 25°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Buenos Aires is around 35°C, while nighttime temps are about 25°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

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

Daily Temperature in May in Buenos Aires

Temperature in May in Buenos Aires over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Buenos Aires, Mexico. 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 Buenos Aires

Total precipitation in May in Buenos Aires over the years

Daily UV index in May in Buenos Aires

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

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