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May · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 94/100

La Rioja in May

Excellent · 94/100
High / low20° / 12°daily averages
Precipitation9 mm2 wet days
Cloud cover31%monthly average
29.41° S, 66.86° WElevation 493 mUTC−3 · Argentina Standard Time
When to goLa Rioja · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec94May
Best timeMay · Aug–Sep
May: high / low20° / 12°
iWhat to expect

The weather in May

In May, La Rioja averages daytime highs of 20° and night-time lows of 12° — mild weather by day. Expect around 9 mm of precipitation spread over about 2 wet days, with average cloud cover near 31%.

Days are 3.8° cooler than in April on average, and June is cooler again by about 2.8°.

May scores 94/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 3rd of the twelve months for La Rioja.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 08:05 and sets at 18:44 local time, giving 10 h 39 min of daylight. Days shorten by 34 minutes over the month.

Why 94/100?

How the score for May is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%83%
Clear skies · 25%98%

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

May against the year

Full climate guide
iiiTop of the table

Argentina's best in May

Where to go in May
Chimbas
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Chimbas

San Juan
21°May high
1wet day
98score
Chimbas
San Juan
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San Juan

San Juan
21°May high
1wet day
97score
San Juan
Caucete
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Caucete

San Juan
21°May high
1wet day
97score
Caucete
Aimogasta
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Aimogasta

La Rioja
21°May high
3wet days
94score
Aimogasta
·Questions

La Rioja in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit La Rioja?

May scores 94/100 for La Rioja, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 20°C with 2 wet days.

How warm is La Rioja in May?

Daytime highs average 20°C and night-time lows 12°C in May.

Does it rain a lot in La Rioja in May?

La Rioja receives about 9 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 2 days.