SeasonMapTilcara weather in May
Argentina
May in Tilcara: nice, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Tilcara · #234 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 89/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Tilcara climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 20°C / 68°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 9°C / 48°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 18°C / 64°F | |
| Rainfall | 86 mm / 3.4 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 17 days | |
| Humidity | 50% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 2°C / 35°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11 h | |
| Wind | 8 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.3 cm / 0.1 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 18 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Tilcara 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 Tilcara'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 weatherTilcara's weather peaks June–August.
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Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Tilcara — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Tilcara in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Tilcara?
- May in Tilcara: nice, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Tilcara on SeasonMap's comfort score (89/100).
- What is the weather like in Tilcara in May?
- In May, Tilcara averages a daily high of 19.8°C and a low of 8.8°C, with about 85.5 mm of rain over roughly 17.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Tilcara in May?
- Tilcara has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 18 in May.
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