SeasonMapCafayate weather in May
Argentina
May in Cafayate: nice, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#9 of 12 months in Cafayate · #195 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 89/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Cafayate climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 18°C / 65°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 8°C / 46°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 16°C / 61°F | |
| Rainfall | 6 mm / 0.2 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 1 days | |
| Humidity | 66% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 5°C / 41°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.8 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.1 cm / 0 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 23 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Cafayate in May
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Shoulder seasonan ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Cafayate's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherCafayate's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
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Cafayate in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Cafayate?
- May in Cafayate: nice, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Cafayate on SeasonMap's comfort score (89/100).
- What is the weather like in Cafayate in May?
- In May, Cafayate averages a daily high of 18.1°C and a low of 8°C, with about 6.1 mm of rain over roughly 1.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Cafayate in May?
- Cafayate has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 23 in May.