Buenos Aires vs Santiago in May

Buenos Aires is the better pick in May — 82 vs 77 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Buenos Aires is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Santiago is nice, a little rain, poor air quality.

Buenos Aires vs SantiagoMay climate, side by side

Buenos AiresSantiago
Comfort score82/100 (A)77/100 (B)
Feels-like high17°C18°C
Avg high / low19° / 12°20° / 5°
Rainfall68 mm50 mm
Rainy days76
Humidity78%61%
Air quality (AQI)36125

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

Buenos Aires vs Santiago in May — FAQ

Is May better in Buenos Aires or Santiago?
Buenos Aires is the better pick in May — 82 vs 77 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Buenos Aires is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Santiago is nice, a little rain, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Buenos Aires vs Santiago in May?
In May, Buenos Aires averages 19°C high / 12°C low with about 68 mm of rain; Santiago averages 20°C high / 5°C low with about 50 mm.