Monthly climate guide
Neuquén weather in May
Expect mild weather in Neuquén in May: afternoons reach about 16°C (60°F), while nights drop to around 5°C (40°F). Around 26 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
- It cools down fast from here: June is about 4°C cooler.
- Seasonally, May counts as late autumn in Neuquén — the seasons are reversed south of the equator.
- Just 310 km apart, but Neuquén runs about 7°C warmer than San Martín de los Andes this month.
- Expect more cloud than at any other time of year.
Avg high
16°C
60°F
Avg low
5°C
40°F
Rainfall
26 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
68%
relative
Sky
59%
cloud · often cloudy
Neuquén weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°C / 89°F | 16°C / 60°F | 35 mm | 34% | 28% |
| February | 30°C / 87°F | 15°C / 59°F | 12 mm | 37% | 30% |
| March | 27°C / 80°F | 12°C / 54°F | 7 mm | 41% | 30% |
| April | 21°C / 70°F | 8°C / 47°F | 49 mm | 55% | 47% |
| May | 16°C / 60°F | 5°C / 40°F | 26 mm | 68% | 59% |
| June | 12°C / 54°F | 1°C / 35°F | 9 mm | 70% | 57% |
| July | 11°C / 52°F | 0°C / 33°F | 54 mm | 72% | 57% |
| August | 14°C / 57°F | 2°C / 35°F | 14 mm | 65% | 55% |
| September | 18°C / 64°F | 4°C / 39°F | 14 mm | 56% | 48% |
| October | 21°C / 70°F | 7°C / 44°F | 58 mm | 52% | 50% |
| November | 27°C / 80°F | 11°C / 51°F | 17 mm | 43% | 40% |
| December | 30°C / 86°F | 14°C / 56°F | 17 mm | 36% | 32% |
What to pack for May
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
Is May a good time to visit Neuquén?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Neuquén →Other Argentina cities in May
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Neuquén in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Neuquén?
May is a reasonable time for Neuquén: highs around 16°C and about 26 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Neuquén in May?
Average highs are about 16°C (60°F) and average lows about 5°C (40°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Neuquén in May?
Neuquén typically gets around 26 mm of rain in May — fairly dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Neuquén (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.