Climate Insights for Chamical

Departamento de Chamical, La Rioja Province, Argentina

Hottest
December
33°C peak
Coldest
July
5°C low
Wettest
January
143mm rain
Best to Visit
March, April, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Chamical is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 19°C and approximately 698mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 143mm of rainfall. Chamical is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: December, January, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 5°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 32° Average: 26° Min: 21° Feb Max: 31° Average: 25° Min: 21° Mar Max: 28° Average: 22° Min: 18° Apr Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 15° May Max: 19° Average: 14° Min: 10° Jun Max: 17° Average: 10° Min: 5° Jul Max: 17° Average: 10° Min: 5° Aug Max: 22° Average: 14° Min: 8° Sep Max: 25° Average: 18° Min: 11° Oct Max: 27° Average: 21° Min: 15° Nov Max: 31° Average: 24° Min: 18° Dec Max: 33° Average: 26° Min: 20°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Chamical vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is December, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 10°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 143mm Feb Precipitation: 104mm Mar Precipitation: 97mm Apr Precipitation: 74mm May Precipitation: 42mm Jun Precipitation: 11mm Jul Precipitation: 7mm Aug Precipitation: 1mm Sep Precipitation: 23mm Oct Precipitation: 46mm Nov Precipitation: 74mm Dec Precipitation: 78mm
Precipitation

Chamical is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 698mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 58mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 143mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 1mm. That's 142mm less than January, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 3km/h Feb Wind Speed: 3km/h Mar Wind Speed: 3km/h Apr Wind Speed: 2km/h May Wind Speed: 2km/h Jun Wind Speed: 2km/h Jul Wind Speed: 2km/h Aug Wind Speed: 3km/h Sep Wind Speed: 3km/h Oct Wind Speed: 3km/h Nov Wind Speed: 3km/h Dec Wind Speed: 3km/h
Wind Speed

Chamical is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

92 days until Spring

It is currently winter in Chamical, which began on June 21, 2026. Chamical is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in December at around 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 5°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 11 to 31°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 142mm over the season and a monthly average of 47mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 20 to 33°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 325mm across the season with a monthly average of 108mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 10 to 28°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 213mm for the season, averaging 71mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 5 to 22°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 19mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 26°
Feb 25°
Mar 22°
Apr 19°
May 14°
Jun 10°
Jul 10°
Aug 14°
Sep 18°
Oct 21°
Nov 24°
Dec 26°

The best time to visit Chamical is during March, April, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 62mm per month. By contrast, December can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 33°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 5°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Chamical based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
21 °C
32 °C
3 km/h
143 mm
0 cm
Feb
21 °C
31 °C
3 km/h
104 mm
0 cm
Mar
18 °C
28 °C
3 km/h
97 mm
0 cm
Apr
15 °C
24 °C
2 km/h
74 mm
0 cm
May
10 °C
19 °C
2 km/h
42 mm
0 cm
Jun Current
5 °C
17 °C
2 km/h
11 mm
0 cm
Jul
5 °C
17 °C
2 km/h
7 mm
0 cm
Aug
8 °C
22 °C
3 km/h
1 mm
0 cm
Sep
11 °C
25 °C
3 km/h
23 mm
0 cm
Oct
15 °C
27 °C
3 km/h
46 mm
0 cm
Nov
18 °C
31 °C
3 km/h
74 mm
0 cm
Dec
20 °C
33 °C
3 km/h
78 mm
0 cm
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