Climate Insights for Zapala

The climate in Zapala is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 421mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 79mm of rainfall. Zapala 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 -2°C. Snowfall occurs from May to October, with around 100cm accumulating over the season.

Temperatures in Zapala vary considerably across the year, with a 30°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 19°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 1°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Zapala is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 421mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 35mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 79mm of rainfall. June and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 9mm. That's 70mm 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from May to October, with around 100cm accumulating over the season. July typically sees the most snow at around 41cm.

Zapala 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 December, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, 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 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Zapala, which began on June 21, 2026. Zapala 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 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near -2°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

The best time to visit Zapala is during January, February, March and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 14mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -2°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Zapala 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.