Climate Insights for Los Varela

Departamento de Ambato, Catamarca Province, Argentina

Hottest
January
27°C peak
Coldest
July
4°C low
Wettest
January
302mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Los Varela is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 1631mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 302mm of rainfall. Los Varela 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: January, December, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 4°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 27° Average: 22° Min: 18° Feb Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 17° Mar Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 15° Apr Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 13° May Max: 18° Average: 13° Min: 9° Jun Max: 16° Average: 9° Min: 4° Jul Max: 15° Average: 9° Min: 4° Aug Max: 19° Average: 11° Min: 5° Sep Max: 22° Average: 14° Min: 8° Oct Max: 23° Average: 17° Min: 12° Nov Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 15° Dec Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 16°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Los Varela vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 9°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 302mm Snow: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 205mm Snow: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 197mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 172mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 125mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 48mm Snow: 1mm Jul Precipitation: 38mm Snow: 1mm Aug Precipitation: 23mm Snow: 1mm Sep Precipitation: 44mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 113mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 173mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 192mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Los Varela is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1631mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 136mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 302mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 23mm. That's 279mm 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: 1km/h Feb Wind Speed: 1km/h Mar Wind Speed: 1km/h Apr Wind Speed: 1km/h May Wind Speed: 1km/h Jun Wind Speed: 1km/h Jul Wind Speed: 1km/h Aug Wind Speed: 1km/h Sep Wind Speed: 1km/h Oct Wind Speed: 1km/h Nov Wind Speed: 1km/h Dec Wind Speed: 1km/h
Wind Speed

Los Varela is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 1km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 1km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 1km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

84 days until Spring

It is currently winter in Los Varela, which began on June 21, 2026. Los Varela 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 January at around 27°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 4°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 84 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 8 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 330mm across the season with a monthly average of 110mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 16 to 27°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 699mm across the season with a monthly average of 233mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 9 to 23°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 494mm across the season with a monthly average of 165mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 4 to 19°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 108mm over the season and a monthly average of 36mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Los Varela 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
18 °C
27 °C
1 km/h
302 mm
0 cm
Feb
17 °C
26 °C
1 km/h
205 mm
0 cm
Mar
15 °C
23 °C
1 km/h
197 mm
0 cm
Apr
13 °C
21 °C
1 km/h
172 mm
0 cm
May
9 °C
18 °C
1 km/h
125 mm
0 cm
Jun
4 °C
16 °C
1 km/h
48 mm
1 cm
Jul Current
4 °C
15 °C
1 km/h
38 mm
1 cm
Aug
5 °C
19 °C
1 km/h
23 mm
1 cm
Sep
8 °C
22 °C
1 km/h
44 mm
0 cm
Oct
12 °C
23 °C
1 km/h
113 mm
0 cm
Nov
15 °C
25 °C
1 km/h
173 mm
0 cm
Dec
16 °C
26 °C
1 km/h
192 mm
0 cm
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