When to go · Neuquén

Neuquén in May

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Nov–early Apr (warm, sunny, river swimming)). Across Argentina: Patagonia closing down for winter; Buenos Aires, Iguazú and the Northwest still good.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 17°C (62°F)62°F (17°C) / 4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C); average high / low
Rain days: 7
Crowds: Low; Argentina overall
Prices: Low; Argentina overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedArgentina month rating

Outside the best window (Nov–early Apr (warm, sunny, river swimming)). Across Argentina: Patagonia closing down for winter; Buenos Aires, Iguazú and the Northwest still good.

Is another month better than May?

May is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in May

Long-term averages

NeuquénHighs around 16.6 °C (62 °F), lows around 4 °C (39 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 62 °F (16.6 °C), lows around 39 °F (4 °C), rain on about 7 days

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.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Neuquén, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
May: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 16.6 °C (62 °F)62 °F (16.6 °C)
Jan: 32.1 °C (90 °F)90 °F (32.1 °C)
Night low
May: 4 °C (39 °F)39 °F (4 °C)
Jan: 15.9 °C (61 °F)61 °F (15.9 °C)
Rain days
May: 7
Jan: 4 (better)
Crowds
May: Low
Jan: High
Prices
May: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
May: 0
Jan: 0

May: Outside the best window (Nov–early Apr (warm, sunny, river swimming)). Across Argentina: Patagonia closing down for winter; Buenos Aires, Iguazú and the Northwest still good.

January: Inside Neuquén's best window: Nov–early Apr (warm, sunny, river swimming).

Neuquén: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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