El Calafate vs Samaipata in May

Samaipata is the better pick in May — 89 vs 71 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Samaipata is nice, a little rain, clean air, while El Calafate is cold, a little rain, clean air.

El Calafate vs SamaipataMay climate, side by side

El CalafateSamaipata
Comfort score71/100 (B)89/100 (A)
Feels-like high7°C20°C
Avg high / low9° / 0°20° / 12°
Rainfall56 mm65 mm
Rainy days1212
Humidity86%87%
Air quality (AQI)2117

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

El Calafate vs Samaipata in May — FAQ

Is May better in El Calafate or Samaipata?
Samaipata is the better pick in May — 89 vs 71 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Samaipata is nice, a little rain, clean air, while El Calafate is cold, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in El Calafate vs Samaipata in May?
In May, El Calafate averages 9°C high / 0°C low with about 56 mm of rain; Samaipata averages 20°C high / 12°C low with about 65 mm.