Monthly climate guide
El Calafate weather in May
With highs near 2°C (36°F) and lows around -3°C (27°F), May feels cold in El Calafate. Rainfall averages about 59 mm (some rain) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are 4°C cooler than April and 3°C warmer than June.
What stands out in May
- Mornings start cold: the average low is -3°C, and frost is common.
- May brings late autumn to El Calafate — the seasons are reversed south of the equator.
- Skies are at their clearest this time of year.
- There's little difference between day and night (around 5°C).
It's usually the wettest month of the year.
Avg high
2°C
36°F
Avg low
-3°C
27°F
Rainfall
59 mm
some rain
Humidity
91%
relative
Sky
70%
cloud · often cloudy
El Calafate weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°C / 51°F | 2°C / 36°F | 44 mm | 76% | 75% |
| February | 11°C / 51°F | 2°C / 36°F | 39 mm | 77% | 73% |
| March | 9°C / 48°F | 1°C / 34°F | 49 mm | 81% | 76% |
| April | 6°C / 42°F | 0°C / 31°F | 43 mm | 85% | 71% |
| May | 2°C / 36°F | -3°C / 27°F | 59 mm | 91% | 70% |
| June | -1°C / 30°F | -6°C / 21°F | 52 mm | 93% | 72% |
| July | -1°C / 30°F | -7°C / 19°F | 45 mm | 93% | 71% |
| August | 0°C / 32°F | -6°C / 21°F | 46 mm | 91% | 74% |
| September | 2°C / 36°F | -4°C / 25°F | 37 mm | 86% | 73% |
| October | 6°C / 42°F | -1°C / 29°F | 38 mm | 79% | 76% |
| November | 8°C / 46°F | 0°C / 32°F | 36 mm | 77% | 78% |
| December | 10°C / 49°F | 1°C / 34°F | 50 mm | 76% | 78% |
What to pack for May
- A proper insulated winter coat
- A hat, scarf and gloves
- Thermal base layers and warm, grippy boots for icy mornings
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is May a good time to visit El Calafate?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit El Calafate →Other Argentina cities in May
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El Calafate in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit El Calafate?
May is cool in El Calafate, with highs around 2°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is El Calafate in May?
Average highs are about 2°C (36°F) and average lows about -3°C (27°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in El Calafate in May?
El Calafate typically gets around 59 mm of rain in May — some rain. It's usually the wettest month of the year.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around El Calafate (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.