Bariloche · SpringMonth summary
Bariloche weather in May
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
4°C – 9°C
🌧 Rainy days
43% of days
☀️ Sunshine
7.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
4.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (9.1/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Bariloche in May?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you want the lowest prices and minimal crowds.
❌ No if: you're looking for summer weather — conditions don't support it.
Our take: May is a difficult time for Bariloche. January (9.1/10) is much more favourable.
By trip type
Bariloche in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Low season — 9°C and limited conditions. Upside: lower prices and few tourists Spring marks the start of the good season in Bariloche. Temperatures rise (9°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 43% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score | Ski score 🎿 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 10°C | 24°C | 11% | 0.9 | 14.0h | 9.1/10 | 4.8/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 11°C | 23°C | 16% | 1.0 | 13.2h | 8.6/10 | 4.8/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 9°C | 19°C | 23% | 1.7 | 11.7h | 7.5/10 | 5.0/10 |
| ⛅ April | 6°C | 14°C | 33% | 3.1 | 9.6h | 6.2/10 | 5.0/10 |
| 🌦️ May | 4°C | 9°C | 43% | 3.9 | 7.9h | 4.1/10 | 6.2/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 2°C | 6°C | 53% | 6.2 | 5.7h | 2.0/10 | 6.5/10 |
| 🌦️ July | 1°C | 5°C | 48% | 5.5 | 6.8h | 2.5/10 | 7.2/10 |
| 🌦️ August | 1°C | 6°C | 49% | 4.5 | 8.3h | 3.5/10 | 7.2/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 2°C | 9°C | 35% | 3.1 | 10.5h | 5.0/10 | 6.9/10 |
| ⛅ October | 4°C | 12°C | 29% | 2.5 | 11.9h | 7.0/10 | 6.3/10 |
| ⛅ November | 6°C | 17°C | 26% | 1.9 | 13.1h | 7.3/10 | 5.2/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 8°C | 20°C | 16% | 1.2 | 14.7h | 8.2/10 | 5.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Bariloche averages 9°C, 43% rainy days and 7.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.1/10.
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Comparison
May vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 9.1/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +15°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -32%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +6.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Bariloche in May
Is May a good time to visit Bariloche?
Conditions are decent (ski score 6.2/10) but not optimal. Check piste conditions before heading out.
Can you ski in Bariloche in May?
Conditions are decent (ski score 6.2/10) but not optimal. Check slope conditions before going.
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