Temperatures in May
It's warm in May in Cataratas del Iguazú with an average temperature of 24°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 21°C to a high of 28°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 13°C and 18°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Cataratas del Iguazú in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Cataratas del Iguazú with warm temperatures, averaging around 26°C during the day and nights close to 17°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month.
Since temperatures can differ between day and night, it’s a good idea to dress in layers.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature drops to around 24°C, with nights close to 14°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Cataratas del Iguazú will be around 23°C, with nights close to 15°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 160 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
The average precipitation chance is 28% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Cataratas del Iguazú. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Cataratas del Iguazú in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
24°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
28°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
21°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
160 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
9 days | 8 days | |
April
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Cataratas del Iguazú?
After some sun? Then May isn’t the best time to be in Cataratas del Iguazú. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Cataratas del Iguazú in May
With 32°C, Cataratas del Iguazú hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2018. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 11°C in 2014. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 4°C to a high of 22°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Cataratas del Iguazú
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Cataratas del Iguazú, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Cataratas del Iguazú
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Cataratas del Iguazú, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 9 days of rain in Cataratas del Iguazú.
Daily UV Index in May in Cataratas del Iguazú
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Cataratas del Iguazú, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Cataratas del Iguazú Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Cataratas del Iguazú, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Cataratas del Iguazú Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Cataratas del Iguazú, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for Cataratas del Iguazú
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Average Weather in Cataratas del Iguazú by Month
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