May weather forecastMendoza, Argentina

May

Weather in May

Mendoza in May showcases a remarkable change. It's a time when the city truly begins to feel the chill with temperatures witnessing a major dip. When compared to the April weather, May introduces a context of cooler and drier conditions upon the city. Major climatic shifts are perceivable with the drop in daily high temperatures to 15.8°C (60.4°F) and lows to 7.5°C (45.5°F). Despite the falling temperatures, the generous sunlight of around 9.4 hours daily keeps the day vibrant and full of life.

Temperature

May brings a minor shift in the average high-temperature, adjusting from an agreeable 20.1°C (68.2°F) in April to a mild 15.8°C (60.4°F). In May, Mendoza experiences an average nighttime temperature of 7.5°C (45.5°F).

Humidity

The most humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 60%.

Rainfall

May and July are months with the least rain when the rain falls for 3.3 days and typically aggregates up to 5mm (0.2") of rain.

Snowfall

In Mendoza, snow does not fall in January through May, October through December.

Daylight

In Mendoza, Argentina, the average length of the day in May is 10h and 26min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:09 and sunset at 18:55. On the last day of May, in Mendoza, sunrise is at 08:29 and sunset at 18:36 -03.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are April and May, with an average of 9.4h of sunshine.

UV index

May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during May morphs into the following directions:
Be careful. Light complexion individuals might get burns in fewer than 30 minutes. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. In bright sunlight, prioritize sunglasses that grant protection from UVA and UVB radiation.

Updated: Jan 25, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

Mendoza in May has an average high-temperature of 15.8°C (60.4°F) and an average low-temperature of 7.5°C (45.5°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'real feel', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in January is calculated to be 28°C (82.4°F).

With an average relative humidity of 60%, May is the most humid month.

In May, the average relative humidity is 60%.

May and July are months with the least rain in Mendoza when the rain falls for 3.3 days and typically aggregates up to 5mm (0.2") of rain.

In May, the rain falls for 3.3 days. Throughout May, 5mm (0.2") of precipitation is accumulated.

January through May, October through December are months without snowfall in Mendoza.

In Mendoza, Argentina, in May, it doesn't snow. In June, it regularly snows.

In Mendoza, Argentina, the average day length in May is 10h and 26min.

On the first day of May in Mendoza, sunrise is at 08:09 and sunset at 18:55. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 08:29 and sunset at 18:36 -03.

April and May, with an average of 9.4h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Mendoza, Argentina.

In Mendoza, the average sunshine duration in May is 9.4h.

May through July, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index in Mendoza, Argentina.

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Mendoza, Argentina, is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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Long-term

Year J F M A May J J A S O N D

Apr

May

Jun

Average high temperature

20.1°C

15.8°C

12.5°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

10.4km/h

9km/h

8.6km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

26.5

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

16%

11%

Average visibility

10km

Average temperature in May
Mendoza, Argentina

Average high temperature in May: 15.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is January (28.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (11.2°C).

Average low temperature in May: 7.5°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (18.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (3.2°C).

Average pressure in May
Mendoza, Argentina

Average pressure in May: 1016.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is July (1018.6mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is December (1011.2mbar).

Average wind speed in May
Mendoza, Argentina

Average wind speed in May: 8km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is November (12.8km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (7.7km/h).

Average humidity in May
Mendoza, Argentina

Average humidity in May: 60%

The month with the highest relative humidity is May (60%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is December (39%).

Average rainfall in May
Mendoza, Argentina

Average rainfall in May: 5mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (69mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are May and July (5mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Mendoza, Argentina

Average rainfall days in May: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (13.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is July (2.5 days).

Average snowfall in May
Mendoza, Argentina

Average snowfall in May: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is July (17mm).
The months with the least snowfall are January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in May
Mendoza, Argentina

Average snowfall days in May: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is July (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December (0 days).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Mendoza, Argentina

Average daylight in May: 10h and 24min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

Average sunshine in May: 9h and 24min

The months with the most sunshine are January, September and December (Average sunshine: 9h and 42min).
The months with the least sunshine are April and May (Average sunshine: 9h and 24min).

Average sunshine days in May
Mendoza, Argentina

Average sunshine days in May: 26 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (27.6 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is February (12.6 days).

Average UV index in May
Mendoza, Argentina

Average UV index in May: 3

The months with the highest UV index are January, February and December (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are May, June and July (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in May
Mendoza, Argentina

Average cloud cover in May: 16

The months with the most cloud cover are April, May and October (Cloud cover 16).
The month with the least cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 11).

Average visibility in May
Mendoza, Argentina

Average visibility in May: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).