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Salta weather in May (Salta Province, Argentina)

How's the weather trend in Salta as May approaches? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Salta includes pleasant temperatures and high rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 18°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Salta in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 124 mm for the month. Expect around 3 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

With about 165 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and overcast, creating a pleasant environment.

For Salta itself, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. If you're seeking pleasant, dry and sunny weather somewhere else in the world, our weather planner can help you explore other options.

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Argentina, check out our Salta's climate page.

Salta, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 18°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 11%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 124 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 3 days  
HumidityHumidity 80%  
SunshineSunshine 165 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 40%  

Where to go in Argentina in May

Find out more about the weather in Argentina and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Argentina, check out our Salta's climate page.

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Salta, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
6/10
Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Argentina? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Argentina. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.

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