May · Argentina
Best time to visit Buenos Aires in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Buenos Aires in May
Average temperature 14°C, 84 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 78% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
7.7/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 84 mm
- Humidity
- 78%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Buenos Aires scores 7.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 14°C, 84 mm of rain, and roughly 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Tango nights, steakhouse culture, and European-style avenues shine November through March.
May in Buenos Aires: strong conditions, 10th of 12
Temperatures hover around 14°C (57°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 84 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.3 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 7.7/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 9.2/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Buenos Aires in May?
- In May, Buenos Aires averages 14°C, 84 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.7/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Buenos Aires?
- May earns a 7.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Buenos Aires in May?
- Expect about 84 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 78% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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