Monthly climate guide
Bahía Blanca weather in May
Expect mild weather in Bahía Blanca in May: afternoons reach about 16°C (62°F), while nights drop to around 6°C (44°F). Around 49 mm of rain falls over the month (fairly dry), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are 5°C cooler than April and 4°C warmer than June.
What stands out in May
- Just 510 km apart, but Bahía Blanca runs about 2°C warmer than Puerto Madryn this month.
- Expect more cloud than at any other time of year.
- In Bahía Blanca, May is late autumn — the seasons are reversed south of the equator.
- It cools down fast from here: June is about 4°C cooler.
Avg high
16°C
62°F
Avg low
6°C
44°F
Rainfall
49 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
77%
relative
Sky
59%
cloud · often cloudy
Bahía Blanca weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°C / 90°F | 16°C / 61°F | 75 mm | 46% | 38% |
| February | 31°C / 87°F | 16°C / 60°F | 53 mm | 50% | 39% |
| March | 27°C / 80°F | 13°C / 55°F | 79 mm | 58% | 39% |
| April | 22°C / 71°F | 10°C / 49°F | 56 mm | 67% | 50% |
| May | 16°C / 62°F | 6°C / 44°F | 49 mm | 77% | 59% |
| June | 13°C / 55°F | 3°C / 37°F | 25 mm | 77% | 53% |
| July | 12°C / 54°F | 2°C / 36°F | 35 mm | 77% | 56% |
| August | 15°C / 59°F | 4°C / 38°F | 30 mm | 71% | 53% |
| September | 19°C / 65°F | 5°C / 42°F | 49 mm | 64% | 52% |
| October | 21°C / 71°F | 8°C / 46°F | 81 mm | 63% | 54% |
| November | 27°C / 80°F | 12°C / 53°F | 81 mm | 54% | 46% |
| December | 31°C / 88°F | 14°C / 58°F | 45 mm | 45% | 39% |
What to pack for May
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is May a good time to visit Bahía Blanca?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Bahía Blanca →Other Argentina cities in May
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Bahía Blanca in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Bahía Blanca?
Yes. May is one of the best months for Bahía Blanca, with highs around 16°C and about 49 mm of rain.
How warm is Bahía Blanca in May?
Average highs are about 16°C (62°F) and average lows about 6°C (44°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Bahía Blanca in May?
Bahía Blanca typically gets around 49 mm of rain in May — fairly dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Bahía Blanca (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.