Climate Insights for Maquinchao

The climate in Maquinchao is temperate. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 300mm of precipitation falls per year. October is the wettest month, receiving around 44mm of rainfall. Maquinchao 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, February, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to -3°C. Snowfall occurs from May to October, with around 65cm accumulating over the season.

Temperatures in Maquinchao vary considerably across the year, with a 29°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 19°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -3°C and the daily average is 1°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Maquinchao is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 300mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 25mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 44mm of rainfall. July and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 9mm. That's 35mm less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from May to October, with around 65cm accumulating over the season. July typically sees the most snow at around 30cm.

Maquinchao is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Maquinchao, which began on June 21, 2026. Maquinchao 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 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near -3°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 84 days from now.

The best time to visit Maquinchao is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 13mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -3°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Maquinchao 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. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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.