May · Argentina
Best time to visit Mendoza in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Mendoza in May
Average temperature 11°C, 4 mm of rain, about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 53% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
8.1/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 11°C
- Rainfall
- 4 mm
- Humidity
- 53%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 8
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Mendoza scores 8.1/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around 11°C, 4 mm of rain, and roughly 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Mendoza turns Andean meltwater and irrigation channels into a grid of vineyards east of Aconcagua.
May in Mendoza: strong conditions, 9th of 12
May averages 11°C (53°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rain is a non-issue at 4 mm for the month, with about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.3 hours of daylight to work with.
It scores 8.1/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 9.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? October scores 1.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Mendoza in May?
- In May, Mendoza averages 11°C, 4 mm of rain, and about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.1/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Mendoza?
- May earns a 8.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Mendoza in May?
- Expect about 4 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 53% and there are about 8 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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