Buenos Aires in May
Cool and calm
- Temperature
- 11–19°C
- Crowds
- Low-Moderate
- Prices
- $$
+Comfortable temperatures and fewer tourists.
–Cooler evenings and rain.
May is quieter and cool, good for museums, cafés and long meals.
Buenos Aires vs Medellín in May
Buenos Aires edges it in May. Buenos Aires averages 11–19°C with low-moderate crowds; Medellín 18–28°C with moderate crowds.
By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026
Buenos Aires and Medellín
The verdict for May
- WeatherBuenos Aires has the better weather7.5/10 vs 5/10
- CrowdsVery similarLow-Moderate vs Moderate
- PricesVery similar$$ vs $$$
- OverallBuenos Aires comes out ahead7.2/10 vs 5.8/10
Medellín in May
Wet but green
- Temperature
- 18–28°C
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Prices
- $$$
+Lush hills and good value.
–Frequent rain.
May is wet and quieter, good for indoor culture and food.
Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.
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