Mar del Plata Weather in May

What's the weather like in Mar del Plata (Buenos Aires) in May 2024?

The climate in Mar del Plata during May can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

May is in the fall / autumn in Mar del Plata and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

Mar del Plata weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 16.3°C 61.3°F
Nightly temperature 6.4°C 43.4°F
Average temperature 11.3°C 52.3°F
Daily sunshine 5.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 72 mm 2.8 ins
Rainy days 9 days
Sea temperature 13.3°C 56°F
Humidity 84%
Windspeed 15.1kph 9 mph

On average May is the 5th wettest month of the year in Mar del Plata with around 72mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Mar del Plata

Mar del Plata average temperature in May

May rainfall

Mar del Plata average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Mar del Plata average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Mar del Plata in May 2024.

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Mar del Plata weather stats

Mar del Plata weather statistics
Hottest month: February 25°C 77°F
Driest month: August 54mm 2.1ins
Sunniest month: February 9.4hrs
Coldest month: July 12.1°C 53.8°F
Wettest month: March 95mm 3.7ins
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