Climate Insights for Despeñaderos

The climate in Despeñaderos is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 670mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 130mm of rainfall. Despeñaderos 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: December, January, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 4°C.

Temperatures in Despeñaderos vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is December, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 10°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Despeñaderos is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 670mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 56mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 130mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 7mm. That's 123mm less than February, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Despeñaderos is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 16km/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 18km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently autumn in Despeñaderos, which began on March 20, 2026. Despeñaderos 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 December at around 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 4°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Despeñaderos is during March, April, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 62mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 4°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 Despeñaderos 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. 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.