Climate Insights for Comodoro Rivadavia
Departamento Escalante, Chubut, Argentina
Climate Overview
The climate in Comodoro Rivadavia is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 272 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 39 mm of rainfall. Comodoro Rivadavia 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 4°C. Light snow can occur between June and September.The climate in Comodoro Rivadavia is temperate. The average annual temperature is 55°F and approximately 10.7 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 1.5 in of rainfall. Comodoro Rivadavia 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 39°F. Light snow can occur between June and September.
Temperature
Comodoro Rivadavia sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 4°C to 24°C. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 19°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 6°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Comodoro Rivadavia sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 39°F to 75°F. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 75°F with a mean of 66°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 39°F and an average of 43°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Comodoro Rivadavia is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 272 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 23 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 39 mm of rainfall. April and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 12 mm. That's 26 mm less than March, 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 June and September, totalling around 15cm annually. June is the snowiest month with approximately 6cm.Comodoro Rivadavia is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 10.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.9 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 1.5 in of rainfall. April and June also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.5 in. That's 1 in less than March, 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 June and September, totalling around 6in annually. June is the snowiest month with approximately 3in.
Wind
Comodoro Rivadavia is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 20km/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 22km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 19km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Comodoro Rivadavia is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 13mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 13mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 11mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Comodoro Rivadavia is during January, February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 20 mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 4°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Comodoro Rivadavia is during January, February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 63°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.8 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 39°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 Comodoro Rivadavia 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 Comodoro Rivadavia 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.