May · Argentina
Best time to visit Puerto Madryn in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Puerto Madryn in May
Average temperature 9°C, 7 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 68% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
6.2/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 9°C
- Rainfall
- 7 mm
- Humidity
- 68%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
May in Puerto Madryn scores 6.2/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 9°C, 7 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Puerto Madryn is the base for Península Valdés's whales, sea lions and elephant seals.
May in Puerto Madryn — workable with trade-offs
Expect 9°C (48°F) in May. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
At just 7 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.6 hours of daylight.
That is 6.2/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Puerto Madryn — 3.8 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Puerto Madryn in May?
- In May, Puerto Madryn averages 9°C, 7 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.2/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Puerto Madryn?
- May earns a 6.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Puerto Madryn in May?
- Expect about 7 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 68% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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