Climate Insights for Capitán José Daniel Vazquez Airport

Departamento de Magallanes, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina

Hottest
February
20°C peak
Coldest
July
2°C low
Wettest
April
26mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Capitán José Daniel Vazquez Airport is temperate. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 217mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 26mm of rainfall. Capitán José Daniel Vazquez Airport 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: February, January, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 2°C. Light snow can occur between June and August.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 19° Average: 15° Min: 12° Feb Max: 20° Average: 16° Min: 12° Mar Max: 18° Average: 14° Min: 10° Apr Max: 14° Average: 10° Min: 7° May Max: 10° Average: 7° Min: 5° Jun Max: 7° Average: 5° Min: 2° Jul Max: 7° Average: 4° Min: 2° Aug Max: 9° Average: 6° Min: 3° Sep Max: 11° Average: 7° Min: 4° Oct Max: 14° Average: 10° Min: 7° Nov Max: 17° Average: 13° Min: 9° Dec Max: 18° Average: 14° Min: 11°
Max
Average
Min

Capitán José Daniel Vazquez Airport sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 2°C to 20°C. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 16°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 4°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 19mm Snow: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 15mm Snow: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 18mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 26mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 16mm Snow: 1mm Jun Precipitation: 25mm Snow: 2mm Jul Precipitation: 18mm Snow: 2mm Aug Precipitation: 18mm Snow: 2mm Sep Precipitation: 14mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 10mm Snow: 1mm Nov Precipitation: 17mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 20mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Capitán José Daniel Vazquez Airport is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 217mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 18mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 26mm of rainfall. June and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 10mm. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between June and August, totalling around 8cm annually. July is the snowiest month with approximately 2cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h 20km/h 25km/h 30km/h 35km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 33km/h Feb Wind Speed: 33km/h Mar Wind Speed: 34km/h Apr Wind Speed: 32km/h May Wind Speed: 30km/h Jun Wind Speed: 31km/h Jul Wind Speed: 30km/h Aug Wind Speed: 32km/h Sep Wind Speed: 32km/h Oct Wind Speed: 33km/h Nov Wind Speed: 35km/h Dec Wind Speed: 34km/h
Wind Speed

Capitán José Daniel Vazquez Airport is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 32km/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 35km/h, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 30km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 5km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 31km/h in winter, 33km/h in spring, 33km/h in summer, 32km/h in autumn.

Seasons

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

89 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Capitán José Daniel Vazquez Airport, which began on March 20, 2026. Capitán José Daniel Vazquez Airport 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 February at around 20°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 2°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 4 to 17°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 42mm for the entire season. Winds are strong, averaging 33km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 11 to 20°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 54mm over the season and a monthly average of 18mm. Winds are strong, averaging 33km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 5 to 18°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 60mm over the season and a monthly average of 20mm. Winds are strong, averaging 32km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 2 to 9°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 61mm over the season and a monthly average of 20mm. Expect around 6cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are strong, averaging 31km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 15°
Feb 16°
Mar 14°
Apr 10°
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct 10°
Nov 13°
Dec 14°

The best time to visit Capitán José Daniel Vazquez Airport 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 17mm 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.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Capitán José Daniel Vazquez Airport 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
12 °C
19 °C
33 km/h
19 mm
0 cm
Feb
12 °C
20 °C
33 km/h
15 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
10 °C
18 °C
34 km/h
18 mm
0 cm
Apr
7 °C
14 °C
32 km/h
26 mm
0 cm
May
5 °C
10 °C
30 km/h
16 mm
1 cm
Jun
2 °C
7 °C
31 km/h
25 mm
2 cm
Jul
2 °C
7 °C
30 km/h
18 mm
2 cm
Aug
3 °C
9 °C
32 km/h
18 mm
2 cm
Sep
4 °C
11 °C
32 km/h
14 mm
0 cm
Oct
7 °C
14 °C
33 km/h
10 mm
1 cm
Nov
9 °C
17 °C
35 km/h
17 mm
0 cm
Dec
11 °C
18 °C
34 km/h
20 mm
0 cm
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