Monthly climate guide
San Miguel de Tucumán weather in May
Expect warm weather in San Miguel de Tucumán in May: afternoons reach about 25°C (76°F), while nights drop to around 13°C (55°F). Around 24 mm of rain falls over the month (fairly dry), and skies are a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are 3°C cooler than April and 3°C warmer than June.
What stands out in May
- May is among San Miguel de Tucumán's three coolest months.
- It's one of the drier months, with about 70% less rain than San Miguel de Tucumán's average.
- San Miguel de Tucumán is usually about 11°C warmer than Cafayate, 110 km away, in May.
- In San Miguel de Tucumán, May is late autumn — the seasons are reversed south of the equator.
Avg high
25°C
76°F
Avg low
13°C
55°F
Rainfall
24 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
72%
relative
Sky
49%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
San Miguel de Tucumán weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°C / 92°F | 22°C / 71°F | 199 mm | 65% | 65% |
| February | 32°C / 89°F | 21°C / 70°F | 169 mm | 70% | 66% |
| March | 30°C / 85°F | 19°C / 65°F | 113 mm | 72% | 57% |
| April | 28°C / 82°F | 16°C / 61°F | 90 mm | 73% | 53% |
| May | 25°C / 76°F | 13°C / 55°F | 24 mm | 72% | 49% |
| June | 22°C / 72°F | 9°C / 48°F | 30 mm | 69% | 42% |
| July | 22°C / 71°F | 8°C / 46°F | 4 mm | 63% | 41% |
| August | 26°C / 79°F | 10°C / 50°F | 10 mm | 48% | 30% |
| September | 30°C / 86°F | 14°C / 56°F | 14 mm | 43% | 37% |
| October | 33°C / 91°F | 17°C / 63°F | 49 mm | 45% | 49% |
| November | 34°C / 93°F | 19°C / 67°F | 110 mm | 53% | 53% |
| December | 35°C / 94°F | 21°C / 70°F | 142 mm | 58% | 57% |
What to pack for May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
Is May a good time to visit San Miguel de Tucumán?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit San Miguel de Tucumán →Other Argentina cities in May
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San Miguel de Tucumán in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit San Miguel de Tucumán?
May is a reasonable time for San Miguel de Tucumán: highs around 25°C and about 24 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is San Miguel de Tucumán in May?
Average highs are about 25°C (76°F) and average lows about 13°C (55°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in San Miguel de Tucumán in May?
San Miguel de Tucumán typically gets around 24 mm of rain in May — fairly dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around San Miguel de Tucumán (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.