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Weather in El Calafate for May 2026

Your guide to El Calafate weather in May - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • El Calafate typically experiences moderate snowfall in May, with an average of 7 snowy days.

    • Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in El Calafate at the beginning of May is 3 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately fall, reaching an average of 1.9 °C by the end of May.

Average dry days
20
Dry days
Average rainy days
4
Rainy days
Average snowy days
7
Snow days
Average temperatures
2°/-1°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
12 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
74 %
Avg humidity

El Calafate Weather May

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April
June
Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.Sun.
1
Overcast
5°
2
Overcast
4°
3
Patchy rain possible
4°
4
Partly cloudy
3°
5
Overcast
2°
6
Sunny
2°
7
Sunny
1°
8
Light freezing rain
2°
9
Light freezing rain
2°
10
Partly cloudy
3°
11
Overcast
3°
12
Overcast
4°
13
Partly cloudy
5°
14
Sunny
5°
15
Partly cloudy
7°
16
Partly cloudy
3°
17
Sunny
2°
18
Sunny
2°
19
Patchy rain possible
2°
20
Patchy rain possible
1°
21
Overcast
2°
22
Patchy rain possible
3°
23
Overcast
1°
24
Sunny
1°
25
Sunny
1°
26
Sunny
2°
27
Overcast
1°
28
Patchy rain possible
3°
29
Cloudy
3°
30
Cloudy
2°
31
Overcast
1°

Temperatures trend during May in El Calafate

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May weather in El Calafate day by day

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April June
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
1 May Overcast
Overcast
 5° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
2 May Overcast
Overcast
 4° /1° 0.1 mm 0 cm
3 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 4° /-1° 0.4 mm 0 cm
4 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 3° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
5 May Overcast
Overcast
 2° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
6 May Sunny
Sunny
 2° /-2° 0.5 mm 0 cm
7 May Sunny
Sunny
 1° /-2° 0.1 mm 0 cm
8 May Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 2° /-1° 0.4 mm 0 cm
9 May Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 2° /-1° 1.6 mm 0 cm
10 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 3° /0° 1.1 mm 0 cm
11 May Overcast
Overcast
 3° /-1° 0.1 mm 0 cm
12 May Overcast
Overcast
 4° /-1° 0.5 mm 0 cm
13 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 5° /-1° 1.3 mm 0 cm
14 May Sunny
Sunny
 5° /-1° 2.1 mm 0.5 cm
15 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 7° /2° 0.7 mm 0 cm
16 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 3° /0° 0.8 mm 0.6 cm
17 May Sunny
Sunny
 2° /-1° 2.2 mm 1.5 cm
18 May Sunny
Sunny
 2° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
19 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 2° /-2° 0.2 mm 0 cm
20 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 1° /-3° 0.5 mm 0 cm
21 May Overcast
Overcast
 2° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
22 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 3° /-3° 0.6 mm 0 cm
23 May Overcast
Overcast
 1° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
24 May Sunny
Sunny
 1° /-2° 0.1 mm 0 cm
25 May Sunny
Sunny
 1° /-1° 5.2 mm 1.5 cm
26 May Sunny
Sunny
 2° /-2° 1.6 mm 1.1 cm
27 May Overcast
Overcast
 1° /-3° 0.1 mm 0 cm
28 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 3° /-2° 3.8 mm 0 cm
29 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 3° /-1° 2.1 mm 1 cm
30 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 2° /-3° 0.4 mm 0.2 cm
31 May Overcast
Overcast
 1° /-3° 0.2 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for El Calafate in May is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the El Calafate forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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El Calafate in May - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in El Calafate during May?
Brace for cold days with temperatures not exceeding 2° and nights that are likely to be freezing. Winter clothing is essential for comfort and safety.
How much rainfall should be expected in El Calafate during May?
In May, El Calafate can expect light to moderate rainfall, totaling 26.5 mm across approximately 4 days. Occasional showers are possible, and planning ahead for them could be helpful.
Will it snow in El Calafate in May 2026?
El Calafate experiences an average snowfall of 6.315 cm during May, occurring over 7 days.
What are the typical wind conditions in El Calafate during May?
The average wind speed in El Calafate during May is 12 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

El Calafate snow forecast May 2026

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