Climate Insights for Arauco

Departamento de Arauco, La Rioja Province, Argentina

Hottest
January
31°C peak
Coldest
July
6°C low
Wettest
January
56mm rain
Best to Visit
February, March, April
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Arauco is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 285mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 56mm of rainfall. Arauco 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 6°C.

Temperature

0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 31° Average: 26° Min: 21° Feb Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 20° Mar Max: 28° Average: 23° Min: 18° Apr Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 15° May Max: 21° Average: 15° Min: 10° Jun Max: 19° Average: 12° Min: 6° Jul Max: 20° Average: 12° Min: 6° Aug Max: 22° Average: 15° Min: 8° Sep Max: 25° Average: 18° Min: 12° Oct Max: 27° Average: 21° Min: 16° Nov Max: 30° Average: 24° Min: 19° Dec Max: 31° Average: 25° Min: 20°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Arauco vary considerably across the year, with a 25°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 12°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°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 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 56mm Feb Precipitation: 47mm Mar Precipitation: 40mm Apr Precipitation: 24mm May Precipitation: 11mm Jun Precipitation: 6mm Jul Precipitation: 2mm Aug Precipitation: 5mm Sep Precipitation: 8mm Oct Precipitation: 19mm Nov Precipitation: 22mm Dec Precipitation: 44mm
Precipitation

Arauco is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 285mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 24mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 56mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 2mm. That's 54mm 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.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 7km/h Feb Wind Speed: 6km/h Mar Wind Speed: 6km/h Apr Wind Speed: 6km/h May Wind Speed: 5km/h Jun Wind Speed: 5km/h Jul Wind Speed: 5km/h Aug Wind Speed: 6km/h Sep Wind Speed: 7km/h Oct Wind Speed: 8km/h Nov Wind Speed: 8km/h Dec Wind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed

Arauco is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/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 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 5km/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.

Seasons

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

87 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Arauco, which began on September 23, 2026. Arauco 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 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 6°C. Summer is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 12 to 30°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 50mm over the season and a monthly average of 17mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season. It is a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 20 to 31°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 147mm over the season and a monthly average of 49mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 10 to 28°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 75mm over the season and a monthly average of 25mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool. Enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 6 to 22°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 13mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 26°
Feb 25°
Mar 23°
Apr 19°
May 15°
Jun 12°
Jul 12°
Aug 15°
Sep 18°
Oct 21°
Nov 24°
Dec 25°

The best time to visit Arauco is during February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 25mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 31°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 6°C. 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 Arauco 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
21 °C
31 °C
7 km/h
56 mm
0 cm
Feb
20 °C
30 °C
6 km/h
47 mm
0 cm
Mar
18 °C
28 °C
6 km/h
40 mm
0 cm
Apr
15 °C
25 °C
6 km/h
24 mm
0 cm
May
10 °C
21 °C
5 km/h
11 mm
0 cm
Jun
6 °C
19 °C
5 km/h
6 mm
0 cm
Jul
6 °C
20 °C
5 km/h
2 mm
0 cm
Aug
8 °C
22 °C
6 km/h
5 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
12 °C
25 °C
7 km/h
8 mm
0 cm
Oct
16 °C
27 °C
8 km/h
19 mm
0 cm
Nov
19 °C
30 °C
8 km/h
22 mm
0 cm
Dec
20 °C
31 °C
7 km/h
44 mm
0 cm
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