Climate Insights for Chilecito

Distrito Chilecito, Mendoza, Argentina

Hottest
January
27°C peak80°F peak
Coldest
July
-1°C low31°F low
Wettest
January
126 mm rain5 in rain
Best to Visit
February, March, November
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Chilecito is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 1,016 mm of precipitation falls per year. Chilecito receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Chilecito 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. Snowfall occurs from May to October, with around 61cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Chilecito is temperate. The average annual temperature is 54°F and approximately 40 in of precipitation falls per year. Chilecito receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Chilecito 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 31°F. Snowfall occurs from May to October, with around 24in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 27°Average: 20°Min: 13°FebMax: 26°Average: 19°Min: 12°MarMax: 23°Average: 16°Min: 10°AprMax: 18°Average: 12°Min: 7°MayMax: 14°Average: 8°Min: 3°JunMax: 10°Average: 4°Min: 0°JulMax: 10°Average: 4°Min: -1°AugMax: 13°Average: 6°Min: 1°SepMax: 17°Average: 9°Min: 3°OctMax: 20°Average: 12°Min: 5°NovMax: 24°Average: 16°Min: 9°DecMax: 26°Average: 19°Min: 11°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 80°FAverage: 68°FMin: 56°FFebMax: 79°FAverage: 66°FMin: 54°FMarMax: 74°FAverage: 61°FMin: 50°FAprMax: 65°FAverage: 54°FMin: 44°FMayMax: 56°FAverage: 46°FMin: 37°FJunMax: 51°FAverage: 40°FMin: 31°FJulMax: 51°FAverage: 39°FMin: 31°FAugMax: 56°FAverage: 44°FMin: 34°FSepMax: 62°FAverage: 49°FMin: 38°FOctMax: 68°FAverage: 54°FMin: 42°FNovMax: 74°FAverage: 62°FMin: 48°FDecMax: 79°FAverage: 66°FMin: 52°F
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Temperatures in Chilecito vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 27°C and the mean temperature sits around 20°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -1°C and the daily average is 4°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 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Chilecito vary considerably across the year, with a 49°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 80°F and the mean temperature sits around 68°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 31°F and the daily average is 39°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 23°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 8°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 126mmSnow: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 90mmSnow: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 72mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 98mmSnow: 1mmMayPrecipitation: 105mmSnow: 8mmJunPrecipitation: 59mmSnow: 16mmJulPrecipitation: 45mmSnow: 12mmAugPrecipitation: 89mmSnow: 18mmSepPrecipitation: 64mmSnow: 4mmOctPrecipitation: 104mmSnow: 2mmNovPrecipitation: 96mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 71mmSnow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 5inSnow (in): 0inFebPrecipitation: 3.5inSnow (in): 0inMarPrecipitation: 2.8inSnow (in): 0inAprPrecipitation: 3.8inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 3inJunPrecipitation: 2.3inSnow (in): 6inJulPrecipitation: 1.8inSnow (in): 5inAugPrecipitation: 3.5inSnow (in): 7inSepPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 2inOctPrecipitation: 4.1inSnow (in): 1inNovPrecipitation: 3.8inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 2.8inSnow (in): 0in
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Chilecito is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,016 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 85 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 126 mm of rainfall. May and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 45 mm. That's 81 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from May to October, with around 61cm accumulating over the season. August typically sees the most snow at around 18cm.Chilecito is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 40 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.3 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 5 in of rainfall. May and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1.8 in. That's 3.2 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from May to October, with around 24in accumulating over the season. August typically sees the most snow at around 7in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9km/hFebWind Speed: 9km/hMarWind Speed: 9km/hAprWind Speed: 8km/hMayWind Speed: 7km/hJunWind Speed: 7km/hJulWind Speed: 7km/hAugWind Speed: 7km/hSepWind Speed: 8km/hOctWind Speed: 9km/hNovWind Speed: 10km/hDecWind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6mphFebWind Speed: 6mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 6mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

Chilecito 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 December, 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. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 7km/h in winter, 9km/h in spring, 9km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.Chilecito 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 December, 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. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 4mph in winter, 6mph in spring, 6mph in summer, 5mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan20°68°F
Feb19°66°F
Mar16°61°F
Apr12°54°F
May8°46°F
Jun4°40°F
Jul4°39°F
Aug6°44°F
Sep9°49°F
Oct12°54°F
Nov16°62°F
Dec19°66°F

The best time to visit Chilecito is during February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 82 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 27°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to -1°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Chilecito is during February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 64°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.2 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 80°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 31°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Chilecito 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 Chilecito 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
13 °C56 °F
27 °C80 °F
9 km/h6 mph
126 mm5 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
12 °C54 °F
26 °C79 °F
9 km/h6 mph
90 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
10 °C50 °F
23 °C74 °F
9 km/h5 mph
72 mm2.8 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
7 °C44 °F
18 °C65 °F
8 km/h5 mph
98 mm3.8 in
1 cm0 in
May
3 °C37 °F
14 °C56 °F
7 km/h4 mph
105 mm4.1 in
8 cm3 in
Jun
0 °C31 °F
10 °C51 °F
7 km/h4 mph
59 mm2.3 in
16 cm6 in
Jul
-1 °C31 °F
10 °C51 °F
7 km/h4 mph
45 mm1.8 in
12 cm5 in
Aug
1 °C34 °F
13 °C56 °F
7 km/h5 mph
89 mm3.5 in
18 cm7 in
Sep
3 °C38 °F
17 °C62 °F
8 km/h5 mph
64 mm2.5 in
4 cm2 in
OctCurrent
5 °C42 °F
20 °C68 °F
9 km/h6 mph
104 mm4.1 in
2 cm1 in
Nov
9 °C48 °F
24 °C74 °F
10 km/h6 mph
96 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
11 °C52 °F
26 °C79 °F
10 km/h6 mph
71 mm2.8 in
0 cm0 in