Argentina (Buenos Aires) · May
Low seasonArgentina · South America
Max Temp
18.5°C
Min Temp
8.8°C
Sunshine
5.3 h/day
Rain Days
4 days
Water Temp
16.1°C
Rainfall
60.7 mm
Humidity
78%
Avg Temp
13.6°C
Off-season — lowest travel prices with still acceptable climate.
May in Argentina (Buenos Aires) at 19°C is too cool for a beach holiday, but suitable for sightseeing and hiking. The best travel months are January, February, March, November, and December.
Daytime temperatures reach up to 19°C, cooling to 9°C at night (daily average: 14°C). With 5 sunshine hours per day and 4 rain days (61 mm), this is one of the cloudier months. At 16°C, the water is still quite cool in May — a wetsuit may be useful.
A jacket for cool evenings should not be left behind. Sightseeing and excursions can be enjoyed at this time of year without the heat.
Goldener Herbst: Das beste Klima des Jahres — 20–25°C, keine Hitze, kein Regen. Die Parks von Palermo leuchten in Herbstfarben, Asado-Saison draußen beginnt. Tango-Hochsaison.
Packing list for Argentina (Buenos Aires) in May
- Langarmhemden und leichte Hosen
- Leichte Jacke
- Pullover oder Fleece
- Sonnencreme
- Sonnenbrille
- Kleiner Regenschirm (vereinzelte Schauer möglich)
- Reiseapotheke
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is May a good time to visit Argentina (Buenos Aires)?
- May is not an optimal month for Argentina (Buenos Aires) (Score: 55/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider January, February, March, November, and December.
- How warm is it in Argentina (Buenos Aires) in May?
- In May, Argentina (Buenos Aires) sees daily highs of 19°C. Nights cool to 9°C, with a daily average of 14°C.
- How much rain falls in Argentina (Buenos Aires) in May?
- In May, Argentina (Buenos Aires) receives an average of 61 mm of rain over 4 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does Argentina (Buenos Aires) get in May?
- Argentina (Buenos Aires) averages 5 sunshine hours per day in May — below the annual average.
- How warm is the water in Argentina (Buenos Aires) in May?
- Water temperature in Argentina (Buenos Aires) in May averages 16°C — still quite cool — a wetsuit may be useful.
