San Carlos de Bariloche in May usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +46°F and roughly 2 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 14 rainy days with an average precipitation of 114 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+46°F
Avg. max. temperature
+16°F
Min.
+66°F
Max.
114 mm
Total precipitation
86%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
14 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: San Carlos de Bariloche has OK weather in May.
Average temperature in San Carlos de Bariloche in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in San Carlos de Bariloche for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in May is +50°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +63°F during the day and a minimum of +19°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes up 4% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +45°F to +46°F.
Is San Carlos de Bariloche warm or cold in May?
San Carlos de Bariloche is typically chill in May.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +55°F to +46°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +39°F to +36°F.
Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
Take a look at how May is compared to other months in San Carlos de Bariloche:
Climate in San Carlos de Bariloche in May
San Carlos de Bariloche weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+55°F
+46°F
+41°F
Min. temperature
+18°F
+16°F
+12°F
Max. temperature
+77°F
+66°F
+55°F
Rainfall
71 mm
114 mm
130 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
80%
86%
88%
Air pressure
1015 HPa
1016 HPa
1016 HPa
Sunny days
5
2
1
Cloudy days
12
11
10
Rainy days
13
14
10
Snowy days
1
4
9
May weather is still as ok as in April.It’s getting colder in May. From +55°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +46°F.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 71 mm to 114 mm.Humidity rises from 80% to 86%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 3 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 5 sunny days in April to 2 in May.
Next month (June) brings a further decline in the weather.
Wind speed in San Carlos de Bariloche in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 10 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in San Carlos de Bariloche is gradually decreasing during May, going from 6 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in San Carlos de Bariloche based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in May stands at 39%, leading to total precipitation of around 82 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 19 mm, which is considered light rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 12 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
May is one of the rainiest months in San Carlos de Bariloche, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
San Carlos de Bariloche wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 33% chance of precipitation and 130 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 29% chance of precipitation and 31 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during May in San Carlos de Bariloche based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in May is 3%, for a monthly total of around 2 mm.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last May in San Carlos de Bariloche?
This is the weather in San Carlos de Bariloche in May 2023:
1 May
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+44°F
2 May
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+53°F
3 May
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+58°F
4 May
☁️
+54°F
5 May
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+59°F
6 May
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+61°F
7 May
☁️
+55°F
8 May
☁️
+53°F
9 May
☀️
+61°F
10 May
☁️
+57°F
11 May
☁️
+58°F
12 May
🌧️
+55°F
13 May
☁️
+58°F
14 May
☁️
+62°F
15 May
☁️
+60°F
16 May
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+52°F
17 May
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+45°F
18 May
☀️
+49°F
19 May
☀️
+45°F
20 May
☀️
+45°F
21 May
🌧️
+44°F
22 May
☁️
+43°F
23 May
☁️
+42°F
24 May
🌧️
+39°F
25 May
🌧️
+42°F
26 May
🌨️
+38°F
27 May
☀️
+37°F
28 May
☀️
+48°F
29 May
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+44°F
30 May
☁️
+48°F
31 May
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+46°F
In May 2023 San Carlos de Bariloche had 11 sunny days, 15 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +50°F, with an absolute maximum of +63°F and a minimum of +37°F. The average humidity was 86%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 47%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 27 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how San Carlos de Bariloche climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in San Carlos de Bariloche in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+51°F) and the highest in 2021 (+59°F). The driest year was 1998 with only 484 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2002 with 1138 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in San Carlos de Bariloche in May:
Is May a good time to visit San Carlos de Bariloche?
It’s always a good time to visit San Carlos de Bariloche, but the weather is changeable in May, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in San Carlos de Bariloche in May?
Not really, May is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is San Carlos de Bariloche rainy in May?
San Carlos de Bariloche is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in San Carlos de Bariloche in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in San Carlos de Bariloche in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Argentina
Check out the weather for other cities in Argentina.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in San Carlos de Bariloche, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.