Month guide · Buenos Aires · Argentina
Buenos Aires in May
What May is really like in Buenos Aires: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
May is one of the best months to visit Buenos Aires. Expect average highs of 19°C (66°F), lows of 11°C (52°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 10.3 hours of daylight. Cool, crisp days and occasional rain; museums, theatres and cafés are at their liveliest.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 19°C (66°F) / 11°C (52°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 10.3 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in May
May is the 8th-warmest month in Buenos Aires: days average 19°C (66°F) against a yearly average high of 22°C (72°F), and nights fall to about 11°C (52°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 31 days. Compared with April (23°C (73°F)), May is cooler; by June highs drop to around 16°C (61°F).
- Sunrise (15 May)
- About 07:40
- Sunset (15 May)
- About 17:59
- Daylight
- About 10.3 hours
Winter (June–August). Cool days around 15°C and chilly nights; museums, theatres, cafés and the August tango festival come into their own.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, May rates 2 for crowds (the peak is February at 3) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in November). That makes May one of the better-value months to book.
Events in May
- Revolution Day — 25 May holiday, when locro and empanadas are served
- Feria del Libro continues (usually into mid-May)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in May
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Nature · Puerto Madero
Costanera Sur Ecological Reserve
Bring water and sun protection, as shade is limited, and go early in the day for the most birdlife.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Active
- Kids
Architecture · Monserrat
Palacio Barolo
Completed in 1923 on Avenida de Mayo, this 100-metre office building was designed by Mario Palanti around Dante's Divine Comedy, rising from hell at street level to heaven in the lighthouse at the top.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Architecture
- Views
- History
- Off the beaten path
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Historic site · Recoleta
Recoleta Cemetery
Photograph a map at the entrance, or join a guided walk if you want the stories behind the tombs.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- History
- Architecture
- Photo spot
Landmark · Monserrat
Plaza de Mayo and Casa Rosada
The city's founding square is framed by the pink presidential palace (Casa Rosada), the colonial Cabildo where the 1810 May Revolution began, and the Metropolitan Cathedral, where grenadiers guard General San Martín's mausoleum.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- History
- Free
- Architecture
What to pack
For highs near 19°C, lows near 11°C and 6 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; comfortable walking shoes.
Is May a good time to visit Buenos Aires?
One of the best months to visit Buenos Aires, with 2 notable events on the calendar. The other best months are March–April and October–November. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is May a good time to visit Buenos Aires?
It is one of the best months to visit Buenos Aires. Cool, crisp days and occasional rain; museums, theatres and cafés are at their liveliest.
+How warm is Buenos Aires in May?
Average highs are around 19°C (66°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Buenos Aires in May?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.