El Chalten in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in El Chalten in may 2025
The weather in El Chalten in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
very bad weather 4625.5cm
Weather at 6am
23°F
Snow showers
71% of time
13%
11%
4%
Weather at 12pm
25°F
Snow showers
71% of time
12%
9%
7%
Weather at 6pm
23°F
Snow showers
70% of time
13%
9%
5%
Weather at 3am
23°F
66%
13%
11%
11%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in El Chalten in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in El Chalten in may.
The climate of El Chalten in may is very bad
The weather in may in El Chalten is wet (with 32.7in of rainfall over 22 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in april it receives an average of 35.2in of rainfall over 21 days.
The climate is very cold around this city may. Bring warm clothes!. Temperatures are up to 29°F. The seasonal minimum is 22°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in El Chalten is 25°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in El Chalten in may with a maximum record of 40°F in 2010 and a minimum record of 2°F in 2021.
On average, in El Chalten, the days of may last 09:02. Sunrise is at 09:17 and sunset is at 18:19.
May: another location in Argentina?
If you want to go to Argentina in may, there are destinations with better weather than El Chalten:
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 Chalten.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of El Chalten in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the last years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 25°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 29°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 22°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 40°F (2010) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 2°F (2021) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 30 day(s) (97%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 27km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 9°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 32.7in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 22 day(s) (72%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 8.5in (2011) | ||||
| Snowfall | 4625.5cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 93% | ||||
| Visibility | 4.61km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 73% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 6 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 09:17 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:19 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:02 | ||||
| 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 Chalten in may 2024:
9°F to 16°F
11°F to 23°F
23°F to 25°F
11°F to 20°F
9°F to 13°F
-0°F to 7°F
9°F to 18°F
16°F to 23°F
9°F to 22°F
11°F to 22°F
11°F to 22°F
14°F to 23°F
13°F to 18°F
18°F to 27°F
27°F to 34°F
20°F to 31°F
23°F to 31°F
18°F to 29°F
18°F to 31°F
20°F to 27°F
16°F to 27°F
11°F to 20°F
4°F to 7°F
11°F to 22°F
13°F to 23°F
18°F to 20°F
23°F to 27°F
16°F to 25°F
16°F to 27°F
13°F to 27°F
22°F to 25°F
Map: other cities in Argentina in may
Cities near El Chalten:
| Fitz Roy in may | very bad weather |
| El Calafate in may | very bad weather |
| Perito Moreno in may | very bad weather |
| Río Turbio in may | very bad weather |
| Cueva de las Manos in may | very bad weather |
| Comandante Luis Piedra Buena in may | bad weather |
| Patagonia in may | very bad weather |
| Río Gallegos in may | very bad weather |
| Puerto San Julián in may | bad weather |
| Caleta Olivia in may | tolerable weather |
| Paramo Chico 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 Chalten
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Weather data for El Chalten in may:
Weather data for El Chalten for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in El Chalten. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in El Chalten 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 Chalten.