Buenos Aires vs El Chaltén in May

Buenos Aires is the better pick in May — 82 vs 58 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Buenos Aires is nice, a little rain, clean air, while El Chaltén is cold, soaked, clean air.

Buenos Aires vs El ChalténMay climate, side by side

Buenos AiresEl Chaltén
Comfort score82/100 (A)58/100 (D)
Feels-like high17°C2°C
Avg high / low19° / 12°5° / 0°
Rainfall68 mm218 mm
Rainy days719
Humidity78%85%
Air quality (AQI)3623

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Buenos Aires vs El Chaltén in May — FAQ

Is May better in Buenos Aires or El Chaltén?
Buenos Aires is the better pick in May — 82 vs 58 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Buenos Aires is nice, a little rain, clean air, while El Chaltén is cold, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Buenos Aires vs El Chaltén in May?
In May, Buenos Aires averages 19°C high / 12°C low with about 68 mm of rain; El Chaltén averages 5°C high / 0°C low with about 218 mm.