Buenos Aires in May
Cool and grey more often than not, May marks the point where the terraces empty and the long-lunch, long-dinner rhythm takes over.
Is May a good time to visit Buenos Aires?
May is a middling month in Buenos Aires — crowds around 60/100. Not the worst, but June is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in May
- May Revolution Day (25 May) — celebrations on Plaza de Mayo
Best days in May
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in May
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in May
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How May compares
Every month in Buenos Aires, ranked by how calm it is.
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Frequently asked questions
Is May a good month to visit Buenos Aires?
May is a middling month in Buenos Aires — crowds around 60/100. Not the worst, but June is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Buenos Aires in May?
Buenos Aires sits at roughly 60/100 in May on our crowd scale, which is 4 points below the yearly average. The quietest month is June.
What is the weather like in Buenos Aires in May?
Expect highs around 19°C and lows near 11°C in May, with about 7 wet days across the month.