Late autumn · Weather & things to do
Mendoza in May
Mendoza cools off: highs slip to 67°F (19°C), from 76°F in April, with lows of 44°F (6°C) and about 0.7 in (19 mm) of rain.
At 94/100 for comfort (5th of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 67°F (19°C)
- Avg low
- 44°F (6°C)
- Rain
- 0.7 in (19 mm)
- Humidity
- 58%
- Cloud cover
- 48%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 18 min
- Comfort score
- 94/100 · Great
What May feels like
Highs near 67°F (19°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
Mornings start much cooler: lows average 44°F (6°C), about 13°C (23°F) below the afternoon high.
It's one of the drier stretches, with only about 0.7 in (19 mm) of rain.
Plan around May
May is one of Mendoza's best months on the climate data.
- The year's biggest cool-down: highs drop 5°C (9°F) from April.
- Comfort slips from 98/100 in April to 94/100.
- May sits inside the Mar – May, Sep – Nov window our Buenos Aires, Mendoza & Iguazú route recommends.
What to pack for May
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 44°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Mendoza in May
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Plaza Independencia
Main square anchoring four smaller plazas; Plaza España has bright Spanish tilework.
Why now May scores 94/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Trapiche
Large Maipú estate in a restored 1912 building, with tours and a garden restaurant.
Why now Highs near 67°F and 0.7 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Parque General San Martín
Huge park west of downtown with a lake, rose garden and Cerro de la Gloria monument.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Bodega Norton
Historic Perdriel winery founded in 1895, with cellar tours and the La Vid restaurant.
Mr Hugo Bikes
Long-running bike rental in Maipú for self-guided rides between wineries and olive oil makers.
Nearby in May
- Valle de Uco in May~54 mi · highs 67°F, 1.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~918 m to Mendoza's ~769 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Mendoza in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Mendoza?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 94/100. Expect highs of 67°F (19°C) and 0.7 in (19 mm) of rain. May is inside the Mar – May, Sep – Nov window our Buenos Aires, Mendoza & Iguazú route recommends.
How hot is Mendoza in May?
Average highs are 67°F (19°C) and average lows 44°F (6°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Mendoza in May?
Not much: about 0.7 in (19 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 11.5 in (292 mm).
What should I pack for Mendoza in May?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 44°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in May
- Buenos Aires, Mendoza & Iguazú Mar – May, Sep – Nov
Planning Mendoza in May?
Share this May plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.