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When to go · Puerto Madryn

Puerto Madryn in May

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–May (between wildlife seasons, windy and cool).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
16°C / 5°C
average high / low
Rain days
5
Crowds
Low
Argentina overall
Prices
Low
Argentina overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Puerto Madryn

Listed as a month to avoid: Apr–May (between wildlife seasons, windy and cool).

Weather in May

Long-term averages
  • Puerto MadrynHighs around 16 °C, lows around 5 °C, rain on about 5 days
  • Southern Patagonia, Argentina · El Calafate, El Chaltén, Puerto Madryncool

    Wind up to 100 km/h in summer; El Chaltén largely shuts from May to September. Whales at Península Valdés June–December.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Argentina overall
Low
Prices · Argentina overall
Low

Argentina overall: Patagonia closing down for winter; Buenos Aires, Iguazú and the Northwest still good.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
  • Layers: a fleece or light jacket

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