El Bolsón in May
4.4out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 8°C. Very wet: about 15 rainy days.
8°CAvg high
0°CAvg low
15Rainy days (159 mm)
9:38 hDaylight
08:54Sunrise · 18:31 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 8°C
- Very wet: about 15 rainy days
- Rain varies a lot between years (±4.6 days)
What to wear and pack
- A warm jacket
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in May varies a lot between years (±4.6 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°C | 7°C | 56 mm | 7 | – | – | 7.8 |
| February | 20°C | 7°C | 52 mm | 6 | – | – | 7.9 |
| March | 17°C | 6°C | 68 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.1 |
| April | 12°C | 3°C | 113 mm | 12 | – | – | 5.8 |
| May | 8°C | 0°C | 159 mm | 15 | – | – | 4.4 |
| June | 4°C | -2°C | 217 mm | 17 | – | – | 3.0 |
| July | 4°C | -3°C | 190 mm | 16 | – | – | 3.1 |
| August | 5°C | -2°C | 183 mm | 17 | – | – | 3.3 |
| September | 8°C | -1°C | 101 mm | 13 | – | – | 4.8 |
| October | 11°C | 1°C | 112 mm | 14 | – | – | 5.2 |
| November | 14°C | 4°C | 92 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.3 |
| December | 17°C | 6°C | 84 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.0 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is El Bolsón in May?
Daytime highs average 8°C and nights about 0°C.
When is the best time to visit El Bolsón?
The best months are February, January.