El Calafate weather in May
May in El Calafate: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#9 of 12 months in El Calafate · #478 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 68/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
El Calafate climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 7°C / 44°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 2°C / 36°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 4°C / 39°F | |
| Rainfall | 61 mm / 2.4 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 84% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 2°C / 35°F | |
| Sunshine | 5.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 8.9 h | |
| Wind | 9 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Snowfall | 9.2 cm / 3.6 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 21 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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El Calafate in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit El Calafate?
- May in El Calafate: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for El Calafate on SeasonMap's comfort score (68/100).
- What is the weather like in El Calafate in May?
- In May, El Calafate averages a daily high of 6.8°C and a low of 2.4°C, with about 61.1 mm of rain over roughly 12.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in El Calafate in May?
- El Calafate has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 21 in May.
- Does it snow in El Calafate in May?
- El Calafate sees roughly 9.2 cm of snowfall in May.