Temperatures in May
It's cold in May in El Chaltén with an average temperature of 4°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 2°C to a high of 6°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -3°C and 1°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for El Chaltén 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 El Chaltén with cold temperatures, averaging around 5°C during the day and nights close to 0°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation. Wear a thick winter coat, jumper, long trousers, hat, and gloves.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 5°C, with nights close to 0°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period. Wear a thick winter coat, jumper, long trousers, hat, and gloves.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in El Chaltén will be around 3°C, with nights close to -2°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation. Wear a thick winter coat, jumper, long trousers, hat, and gloves.
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Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 296 mm of precipitation, spread over 21 days. Of the total precipitation, about 40 cm falls as snow in May. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average precipitation chance this month is 66% per day.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for El Chaltén. 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.
El Chaltén in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
4°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
6°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
2°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
296 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
21 days | 8 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
40 cm | 0 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
16 days | 0 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 3 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
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After some sun? Then May isn’t the best time to be in El Chaltén. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for El Chaltén in May
With 13°C, El Chaltén hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2019. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -7°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -12°C to a high of 8°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in El Chaltén
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in El Chaltén, 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 El Chaltén
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for El Chaltén, 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 21 days of rain in El Chaltén.
Daily Snowfall in May in El Chaltén
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in May in El Chaltén, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in May.
Daily UV Index in May in El Chaltén
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in El Chaltén, 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 El Chaltén Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in El Chaltén, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in El Chaltén Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in El Chaltén, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in May in El Chaltén per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in May in El Chaltén, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in May for El Chaltén
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Unexpected snowfall made the hike difficult. The uncertain weather conditions added to the rugged beauty but made the days unpredictable.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average Weather in El Chaltén by Month
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