1
Lima
Peru · 21°C · 0 rain days
10.0 · Excellent
2
Santiago
Chile · 19°C · 3.5 rain days
10.0 · Excellent
3
São Paulo
Brazil · 23°C · 7.2 rain days
9.7 · Excellent
4
Buenos Aires
Argentina · 17°C · 4.8 rain days
9.7 · Excellent
5
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil · 26°C · 8.2 rain days
9.6 · Excellent
Decent, but not at their peak
These destinations in South America score below 8/10 in May — fine to visit, better in other months.
May by travel style
Driest picks
High-scoring destinations with the fewest rainy days.
Mild city breaks
Comfortable 10–19°C sightseeing weather.
Frequently asked questions
Where should I go in South America in May?
Top-scoring destinations in South America for May include Lima (10.0/10), Santiago (10.0/10), São Paulo (9.7/10), Buenos Aires (9.7/10), Rio de Janeiro (9.6/10) — ranked by temperature, rainfall and sunshine from six years of climate data.
Where is hot in South America in May?
Warm destinations with great overall conditions in May include Rio de Janeiro (avg high 26°C).
Where should you go next month?
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