El Calafate in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in El Calafate in may 2025
The weather in El Calafate in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
very bad weather 152.7cm
Weather at 6am
38°F
Clear/Sunny
39% of time
27%
10%
10%
Weather at 12pm
41°F
Clear/Sunny
40% of time
27%
10%
10%
Weather at 6pm
32°F
Clear/Sunny
41% of time
27%
10%
9%
Weather at 3am
38°F
36%
28%
12%
8%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in El Calafate in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in El Calafate in may.
The climate of El Calafate in may is very bad
The climate in may in El Calafate is wet (with 3in of rainfall over 5 days). The weather is worst than the previous month since in april there is an average of 2.6in of precipitation over 4 days.
The climate is rather more than very fresh around this city this month. Plan to cover you well! Temperatures are up to 41°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 34°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in El Calafate is 38°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in El Calafate in the month of may with a maximum record of 54°F in 2011 and a minimum record of 18°F in 2012. You can expect to have about 11 days with temperatures under 32°F, or 35% of the month.
On this month of may, day length in El Calafate is generally 08:55. Sunrise is at 09:18 and sets at 18:13.
May: another location in Argentina?
If you want to go to Argentina in may, there are destinations with better weather than El Calafate:
In may, Buenos Aires, Cordoba, Iguazú, Mar del Plata, Mendoza and Salta have good weather.
Finally, Catamarca (San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca), Purmamarca (Seven Colors Mountain), San Rafael, Comodoro Rivadavia, Laguna Diamante and Parque Nacional Talampaya have a tolerable climate, but better than El Calafate.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of El Calafate in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the past years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 38°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 34°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 54°F (2011) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 18°F (2012) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 11 day(s) (35%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 16km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 31°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (15%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.4in (2010) | ||||
| Snowfall | 152.7cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 84% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.99km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 37% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 09:18 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:13 | ||||
| Length of day | 08:55 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in El Calafate in may 2024:
27°F to 32°F
29°F to 34°F
34°F to 38°F
32°F to 36°F
27°F to 31°F
23°F to 29°F
22°F to 27°F
29°F to 32°F
31°F to 32°F
27°F to 32°F
27°F to 34°F
31°F to 34°F
31°F to 36°F
34°F to 41°F
41°F to 43°F
34°F to 41°F
34°F to 40°F
36°F to 40°F
32°F to 36°F
32°F to 36°F
34°F to 38°F
31°F to 36°F
27°F to 29°F
29°F to 32°F
27°F to 31°F
29°F to 32°F
34°F to 38°F
31°F to 34°F
34°F to 38°F
31°F to 32°F
32°F to 34°F
Map: other cities in Argentina in may
Cities near El Calafate:
| Perito Moreno in may | very bad weather |
| El Chalten in may | very bad weather |
| Fitz Roy in may | very bad weather |
| Río Turbio in may | very bad weather |
| Comandante Luis Piedra Buena in may | bad weather |
| Río Gallegos in may | very bad weather |
| Puerto San Julián in may | bad weather |
| Cueva de las Manos in may | very bad weather |
| Paramo Chico in may | very bad weather |
| Patagonia in may | very bad weather |
| Rio Grande in may | very bad weather |
| Puerto Deseado in may | bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
El Calafate
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Weather data for El Calafate in may:
Weather data for El Calafate for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in El Calafate. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in El Calafate can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to El Calafate.