Climate Insights for Tartagal

The climate in Tartagal is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 1211mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 222mm of rainfall. Tartagal 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, November. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 10°C.

Temperatures in Tartagal 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 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 16°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 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Tartagal is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1211mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 101mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 222mm of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 10mm. That's 213mm less than February, 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.

Tartagal is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/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 2km/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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Tartagal, which began on June 21, 2026. Tartagal 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 33°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 10°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 91 days from now.

The best time to visit Tartagal is during April, May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 32mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 33°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Tartagal 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.