Climate Insights for Barrancas

The climate in Barrancas is cool. The average annual temperature is 7°C and approximately 517mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 90mm of rainfall. Barrancas 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 -7°C. Barrancas experiences heavy snowfall, typically from March through November.

Temperatures in Barrancas vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 16°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -7°C and the daily average is -3°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Barrancas is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 517mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 43mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 90mm of rainfall. August and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 19mm. That's 70mm less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Barrancas receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 264cm annually from March through November. The snowiest month is June, with approximately 69cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Barrancas 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 June, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 8km/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.

It is currently spring in Barrancas, which began on September 23, 2026. Barrancas 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 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near -7°C. Summer is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

The best time to visit Barrancas is during January and February, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 37mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -7°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 Barrancas 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.