Climate Insights for Barreal
Calingasta, San Juan, Argentina
Climate Overview
The climate in Barreal is temperate. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 197 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 30 mm of rainfall. Barreal 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 -3°C. Light snow can occur between April and October.The climate in Barreal is temperate. The average annual temperature is 50°F and approximately 7.7 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 1.2 in of rainfall. Barreal 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 26°F. Light snow can occur between April and October.
Temperature
Temperatures in Barreal vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 25°C with a mean of 18°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -3°C and the daily average is 3°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Barreal vary considerably across the year, with a 51°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 77°F with a mean of 64°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 26°F and the daily average is 37°F. The average daily temperature swing is 28°F, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 8°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Barreal is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 197 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 16 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 30 mm of rainfall. December and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 7 mm. That's 23 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. Light snowfall can occur between April and October, totalling around 42cm annually. June is the snowiest month with approximately 10cm.Barreal is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 7.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.6 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 1.2 in of rainfall. December and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.3 in. That's 0.9 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. Light snowfall can occur between April and October, totalling around 17in annually. June is the snowiest month with approximately 4in.
Wind
Barreal is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Barreal is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, 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 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Barreal is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 24 mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -3°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Barreal is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 63°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.9 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 26°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 Barreal 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Barreal 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. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. 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.