Climate Overview
The climate in San Antonio de los Cobres is cool. The average annual temperature is 5°C and approximately 389mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 119mm of rainfall. San Antonio de los Cobres 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, November, January. The coldest months are June, July, August, when temperatures can drop to -8°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.
Temperature
Temperatures in San Antonio de los Cobres vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. December is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 18°C with a mean of 10°C. The coldest month is June, when overnight lows fall to -8°C and the daily average is -2°C. The average daily temperature swing is 16°C, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
San Antonio de los Cobres is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 389mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 32mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 119mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 1mm. That's 118mm 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 34cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 7cm.
Wind
San Antonio de los Cobres 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 October, averaging 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, 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
83 days until Spring
It is currently winter in San Antonio de los Cobres, which began on June 21, 2026. San Antonio de los Cobres 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 18°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in June near -8°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 83 days from now.
Spring
Temperatures range from -5 to 18°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 37mm for the entire season. 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 2 to 18°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 279mm for the season, averaging 93mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.
Autumn
Temperatures range from -5 to 16°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 68mm over the season and a monthly average of 23mm. Expect around 11cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.
Winter
Temperatures range from -8 to 10°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 6mm for the entire season. Expect around 5cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for San Antonio de los Cobres 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.
