May · Argentina
Best time to visit Perito Moreno Glacier in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Perito Moreno Glacier in May
Average temperature -2°C, 56 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 91% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
2.9/10
Ranked #9 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -2°C
- Rainfall
- 56 mm
- Humidity
- 91%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Perito Moreno Glacier scores 2.9/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #9 of 12. Expect around -2°C, 56 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Perito Moreno Glacier calves house-sized ice into Lake Argentino in southern Patagonia, near El Calafate.
May in Perito Moreno Glacier — off-season conditions
May averages -2°C (28°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.
At 56 mm of water-equivalent precipitation this is a snowy month at resort level — that is snowpack, not lost days — with almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 8.8 hours of daylight.
It scores 2.9/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 7.4/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? January scores 4.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Perito Moreno Glacier in May?
- In May, Perito Moreno Glacier averages -2°C, 56 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 2.9/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Perito Moreno Glacier?
- May earns a 2.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Perito Moreno Glacier in May?
- Expect about 56 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 91% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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