Climate Insights for Picún Leufú

The climate in Picún Leufú is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 298mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 56mm of rainfall. Picún Leufú 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 0°C. Light snow can occur between June and October.

Temperatures in Picún Leufú vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 0°C and an average of 4°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Picún Leufú is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 298mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 25mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 56mm of rainfall. May and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 10mm. That's 46mm less than July, 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. Light snowfall can occur between June and October, totalling around 27cm annually. July is the snowiest month with approximately 14cm.

Picún Leufú is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/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 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 3km/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 Picún Leufú, which began on June 21, 2026. Picún Leufú 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 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 0°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 84 days from now.

The best time to visit Picún Leufú is during January, February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 15mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 0°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Picún Leufú 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.