Climate Insights for Villa Bustos

Departamento de Sanagasta, La Rioja Province, Argentina

Hottest
January
25°C peak
Coldest
July
3°C low
Wettest
January
197mm rain
Best to Visit
October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Villa Bustos is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 1008mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 197mm of rainfall. Villa Bustos 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 3°C. Light snow can occur between April and September.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 25° Average: 21° Min: 17° Feb Max: 24° Average: 20° Min: 16° Mar Max: 22° Average: 18° Min: 14° Apr Max: 20° Average: 15° Min: 11° May Max: 16° Average: 11° Min: 7° Jun Max: 14° Average: 8° Min: 4° Jul Max: 14° Average: 8° Min: 3° Aug Max: 17° Average: 11° Min: 6° Sep Max: 19° Average: 13° Min: 8° Oct Max: 21° Average: 16° Min: 11° Nov Max: 23° Average: 19° Min: 15° Dec Max: 25° Average: 20° Min: 16°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Villa Bustos vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 25°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 8°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 197mm Snow: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 132mm Snow: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 107mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 69mm Snow: 2mm May Precipitation: 78mm Snow: 4mm Jun Precipitation: 47mm Snow: 8mm Jul Precipitation: 19mm Snow: 6mm Aug Precipitation: 19mm Snow: 3mm Sep Precipitation: 35mm Snow: 6mm Oct Precipitation: 72mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 112mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 121mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Villa Bustos is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1008mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 84mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 197mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 19mm. That's 178mm 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 April and September, totalling around 29cm annually. June is the snowiest month with approximately 8cm.

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: 2km/h Oct Wind Speed: 2km/h Nov Wind Speed: 2km/h Dec Wind Speed: 2km/h
Wind Speed

Villa Bustos 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 2km/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 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

83 days until Spring

It is currently winter in Villa Bustos, which began on June 21, 2026. Villa Bustos 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 25°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 3°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 83 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 8 to 23°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 219mm for the season, averaging 73mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 16 to 25°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 450mm across the season with a monthly average of 150mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 7 to 22°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 254mm for the season, averaging 85mm per month. Expect around 5cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 3 to 17°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 85mm over the season and a monthly average of 28mm. Expect around 17cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 1km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 21°
Feb 20°
Mar 18°
Apr 15°
May 11°
Jun
Jul
Aug 11°
Sep 13°
Oct 16°
Nov 19°
Dec 20°

The best time to visit Villa Bustos is during October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 72mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 25°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 3°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Villa Bustos 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
17 °C
25 °C
1 km/h
197 mm
0 cm
Feb
16 °C
24 °C
1 km/h
132 mm
0 cm
Mar
14 °C
22 °C
1 km/h
107 mm
0 cm
Apr
11 °C
20 °C
1 km/h
69 mm
2 cm
May
7 °C
16 °C
1 km/h
78 mm
4 cm
Jun
4 °C
14 °C
1 km/h
47 mm
8 cm
Jul Current
3 °C
14 °C
1 km/h
19 mm
6 cm
Aug
6 °C
17 °C
1 km/h
19 mm
3 cm
Sep
8 °C
19 °C
2 km/h
35 mm
6 cm
Oct
11 °C
21 °C
2 km/h
72 mm
0 cm
Nov
15 °C
23 °C
2 km/h
112 mm
0 cm
Dec
16 °C
25 °C
2 km/h
121 mm
0 cm
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