May verdict

Buenos Aires, Argentina in May

Weather score41Mixed

Mixed for holiday weather

Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5.2h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 76mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Buenos Aires, Argentina, Argentina travel weather guide
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May weather

Monthly averages

Temp

19°C

Rain

76mm

Sun

5.2h

Sea

17°C

Weather score

41

Mixed

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 19°C, so pack for cooler days.

Drier

Rainfall averages 76mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 5.2h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 17°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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May19°C average high

May is on the cooler side of Buenos Aires' year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.

Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

May76mm average rain

May sits on the drier side of Buenos Aires' year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.

Driest monthsMay to September and December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

May5.2 hours average sun

May is below Buenos Aires' yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.

Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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May17°C average sea

May is below Buenos Aires' yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.

Warmest seaJanuary to March and December

Sea temperatures are usually near 26°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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May41 weather score

May scores below Buenos Aires' yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.

Best weather monthsJanuary to March and December

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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