Climate Insights for Alto Huaco
Jáchal, San Juan, Argentina
Climate Overview
The climate in Alto Huaco is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 239 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 44 mm of rainfall. Alto Huaco 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 1°C.The climate in Alto Huaco is temperate. The average annual temperature is 64°F and approximately 9.4 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 1.7 in of rainfall. Alto Huaco 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 33°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Alto Huaco vary considerably across the year, with a 32°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 26°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 8°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Alto Huaco vary considerably across the year, with a 58°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 91°F and the mean temperature sits around 79°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 33°F and an average of 46°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 26°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Alto Huaco is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 239 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 20 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 44 mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 10 mm. That's 34 mm less than January, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Alto Huaco is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 9.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.8 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 1.7 in of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.4 in. That's 1.3 in less than January, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Alto Huaco is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Alto Huaco is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Alto Huaco is during February, March, April, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 19 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 33°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 1°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Alto Huaco is during February, March, April, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.7 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 91°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 33°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Alto Huaco 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Alto Huaco based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.