Buenos Aires
Argentina
Long-term weather forecast
Long-term weather forecast

May weather forecast and climate
Buenos Aires, Argentina

The Congress Square monument in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in spring
The Congress Square monument in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in spring
May is a lovely time in Buenos Aires, but the temperatures are taking a dip to read between 11°C (51.8°F) and 19°C (66.2°F). This is the time to start pulling out the warm scarfs and sweaters in anticipation of the approaching cold season.
With the dip in temperatures comes a drop in both the sea temperatures to read 16°C (60.8°F) and also the rainfall score, which hits 88.9mm (3.5") falling at an average of 8 days. The average sunshine hours even drop to 6 per day in May - it is getting colder.
Take a walk in the lovely streets under the perfect tree shades with mild warmth and enjoy the beauty of the somber atmosphere.

What is the temperature in May in Buenos Aires?

The average high-temperature, in May, is 19.3°C (66.7°F), while the average low-temperature is 10.5°C (50.9°F).

What is the average humidity in May in Buenos Aires?

In Buenos Aires, the average relative humidity in May is 78%.

How much does it rain in Buenos Aires in May?

In Buenos Aires, during May, the rain falls for 6.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 72.3mm (2.8") of precipitation.

What is the sea water temperature in May in Buenos Aires?

In Buenos Aires, Argentina, the average seawater temperature in May is 16.1°C (61°F). For swimming, a surface water temperature of 16.1°C (61°F) is not enjoyable for the majority. It is not considered safe, as controlling breathing becomes progressively more difficult as water temperature decreases below 21°C (69.8°F).

How many hours of daylight does Buenos Aires have in May?

In May, the average length of the day in Buenos Aires is 10.3h.

How many hours of sunshine does Buenos Aires have in May?

In Buenos Aires, the average sunshine in May is 5.4h.

How high is the UV index in May in Buenos Aires?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Buenos Aires, Argentina, is 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from unsafe exposure to the Sun's UV rays.
Average temperature in May - Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Average high temperature in May: 19.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (30.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (16°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 10.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (20.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (7.7°C).

Average humidity in May - Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

Months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is December (64%).

Average rainfall in May - Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Average rainfall in May: 72.3mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (172.3mm).
The driest month (with the lowest rainfall) is June (54.8mm).

Average rainfall days in May - Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Average rainfall days in May: 6.6 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (10 days).
The month with the lowest number of rainy days is May (6.6 days).

Average sea temperature in May - Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Average sea temperature in May: 16.1°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is January (25°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is July (11.9°C).

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Average daylight in May: 10.3h

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14.4h).
The month with shortest days is June (Average daylight: 9.9h).

  • Average sunshine in May: 5.4h

The month with most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 8.9h).
Months with least sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 4.8).

Average UV index in May - Buenos Aires, Argentina
  • Average UV index in May: 3

Months with the highest UV index are January and December (UV index 12).
Months with the lowest UV index are June and July (UV index 2).