Buenos Aires Weather in May
Argentina · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high17°C (63°F)
Avg low13°C (55°F)
Rainfall67 mm (2.6 in)
RatingExcellent 8.9/10
Expect mild days in Buenos Aires in May: the average high is 17°C (63°F) and the average low is 13°C (55°F). May is autumn (fall) in Argentina. The month is moderately rainy, with about 67 mm (2.6 in) of rain spread over 6 days. You get roughly 10.2 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is May a good time to visit Buenos Aires?
Yes — May is one of the best months to visit Buenos Aires. The weather rates excellent (8.9/10) on our comfort score.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 17°C (63°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 13°C (55°F) |
| Daily mean | 15°C (59°F) |
| Rainfall | 67 mm (2.6 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 6 |
| Humidity | 78% |
| Cloud cover | 54% |
| Daylight | 10.2 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 5.2 hours/day |
| Wind | 16.2 km/h |
| vs April | 4°C cooler than April, with 23 mm less rain. |
What to pack for Buenos Aires in May
- a warm jacket and layers
Buenos Aires weather in other months
Jan28°C / 22°C96 mmExcellentFeb27°C / 22°C112 mmExcellentMar25°C / 20°C114 mmExcellentApr21°C / 17°C90 mmExcellentMay17°C / 13°C67 mmExcellentJun15°C / 10°C47 mmExcellentJul14°C / 9°C66 mmGoodAug15°C / 10°C67 mmExcellentSep17°C / 12°C79 mmExcellentOct20°C / 15°C96 mmExcellentNov24°C / 18°C90 mmExcellentDec27°C / 20°C84 mmExcellent
← AprilBest time to visit Buenos AiresJune →
Better weather in May nearby
- Lima26°C · 1 mm · Excellent
- Cordoba22°C · 21 mm · Excellent
- Callao26°C · 1 mm · Excellent
- Arequipa25°C · 2 mm · Excellent
- Sucre21°C · 12 mm · Excellent
- Santiago22°C · 28 mm · Excellent
Nearby in May
- Montevideo17°C · 79 mm
- Cordoba22°C · 21 mm
- Porto Alegre22°C · 132 mm
- Mendoza20°C · 13 mm
- Asuncion24°C · 144 mm
- Santiago22°C · 28 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.