May weather forecast
Rio Gallegos, Argentina

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Weather in May

May's climate features further evidence of the advancing winter in Rio Gallegos. The length of daylight continues to shrink to 8.8 hours, marking a steady transition to darker days. Sea temperatures dip to 7.8°C (46°F), and the relative humidity values take a steep climb. The average high temperature reaches a chilling 8°C (46.4°F) during May, a significant decline from the preceding month. Despite the dip in temperatures, residents and visitors alike enjoy the city's crisp, bright days.

Temperature

In Rio Gallegos, the average high-temperature in May slightly decreases from a fresh 12.9°C (55.2°F) in April to a chilly 8°C (46.4°F). May brings Rio Gallegos a consistent average low-temperature of 0.2°C (32.4°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in May is 78%.

Rainfall

In Rio Gallegos, in May, it is raining for 9 days, with typically 24mm (0.94") of accumulated precipitation. In Rio Gallegos, during the entire year, the rain falls for 91 days and collects up to 242mm (9.53") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall are April through October. In Rio Gallegos, during May, snow falls for 0.9 days. In Rio Gallegos, during the entire year, snow falls for 8.5 days.

Sea temperature

In Rio Gallegos, Argentina, the average seawater temperature in May is 7.8°C (46°F).
Note: Dipping in 7.8°C (46°F) at temperatures less than 10°C (50°F) without proper gear can lead to pronounced cold shock and breathing difficulties.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Rio Gallegos is 8h and 46min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 08:49 and sunset at 18:18. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 09:30 and sunset at 17:38 -03.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 3.3h.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average May temperature in Rio Gallegos?

The high-temperature, in May, in Rio Gallegos, is 8°C (46.4°F), while the low-temperature averages to 0.2°C (32.4°F).

What is the average humidity in May in Rio Gallegos?

In May, the average relative humidity is 78%.

How many days does it rain in May in Rio Gallegos?

In Rio Gallegos, during May, the rain falls for 9 days and regularly aggregates up to 24mm (0.94") of precipitation.

How many days does it snow in May in Rio Gallegos?

In Rio Gallegos, Argentina, during May, snow falls for 0.9 days.

How cold is the water in May in Rio Gallegos?

In Rio Gallegos, the average seawater temperature in May is 7.8°C (46°F). Swimming in 7.8°C (46°F) is considered dangerous. Unprotected immersion in temperatures below 10°C (50°F) causes quickly maximum intensity cold shock with hyperventilation.

How many hours of daylight does Rio Gallegos have in May?

In May, the average day length in Rio Gallegos is 8h and 46min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Rio Gallegos?

On the first day of May in Rio Gallegos, Argentina, sunrise is at 08:49 and sunset at 18:18. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 09:30 and sunset at 17:38 -03.

How long on average sun shines in May in Rio Gallegos?

The average sunshine duration in May is 3.3h.
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Average temperature in May
Rio Gallegos, Argentina

Average temperature in May - Rio Gallegos, Argentina
  • Average high temperature in May: 8°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are January and February (19.3°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (4.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 0.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is January (7.7°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (-2.2°C).

Average humidity in May
Rio Gallegos, Argentina

Average humidity in May - Rio Gallegos, Argentina
  • Average humidity in May: 78%

The months with the highest relative humidity are June and July (81%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is December (53%).

Average rainfall in May
Rio Gallegos, Argentina

Average rainfall in May - Rio Gallegos, Argentina
  • Average rainfall in May: 23.5mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (33.2mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is September (11.5mm).

Average rainfall days in May
Rio Gallegos, Argentina

Average rainfall days in May - Rio Gallegos, Argentina
  • Average rainfall days in May: 9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (11 days).
The month with the least rainy days is September (5 days).

Average snowfall days in May
Rio Gallegos, Argentina

Average snowfall days in May - Rio Gallegos, Argentina
  • Average snowfall days in May: 0.9 days

The months with the highest number of snowfall days are June, July and August (2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are January, February, March, November and December (0 days).

Average sea temperature in May
Rio Gallegos, Argentina

Average sea temperature in May - Rio Gallegos, Argentina
  • Average sea temperature in May: 7.8°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is February (11.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is August (4.8°C).

Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Rio Gallegos, Argentina

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Rio Gallegos, Argentina
  • Average daylight in May: 8h and 5min

The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 16h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 7h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 3h and 2min

The month with the most sunshine is October (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 2h and 42min).

Rio Gallegos, Argentina

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