Climate Insights for Fitz Roy

Deseado, Santa Cruz, Argentina

Hottest
January
25°C peak78°F peak
Coldest
July
2°C low35°F low
Wettest
March
29 mm rain1.1 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Fitz Roy is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 200 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 29 mm of rainfall. Fitz Roy 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 2°C. Light snow can occur between June and September.The climate in Fitz Roy is temperate. The average annual temperature is 54°F and approximately 7.9 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 1.1 in of rainfall. Fitz Roy 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 35°F. Light snow can occur between June and September.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 13°FebMax: 24°Average: 18°Min: 13°MarMax: 21°Average: 16°Min: 11°AprMax: 17°Average: 12°Min: 8°MayMax: 12°Average: 8°Min: 5°JunMax: 9°Average: 5°Min: 2°JulMax: 9°Average: 5°Min: 2°AugMax: 12°Average: 7°Min: 3°SepMax: 14°Average: 9°Min: 5°OctMax: 18°Average: 13°Min: 8°NovMax: 22°Average: 16°Min: 10°DecMax: 24°Average: 18°Min: 12°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 78°FAverage: 66°FMin: 56°FFebMax: 76°FAverage: 65°FMin: 55°FMarMax: 70°FAverage: 60°FMin: 52°FAprMax: 62°FAverage: 53°FMin: 46°FMayMax: 54°FAverage: 46°FMin: 40°FJunMax: 48°FAverage: 41°FMin: 36°FJulMax: 48°FAverage: 41°FMin: 35°FAugMax: 53°FAverage: 45°FMin: 38°FSepMax: 58°FAverage: 49°FMin: 41°FOctMax: 65°FAverage: 55°FMin: 46°FNovMax: 71°FAverage: 60°FMin: 50°FDecMax: 75°FAverage: 64°FMin: 54°F
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Temperatures in Fitz Roy vary considerably across the year, with a 23°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 25°C and the mean temperature sits around 19°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 5°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Fitz Roy vary considerably across the year, with a 43°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 78°F and the mean temperature sits around 66°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 35°F and an average of 41°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 12mmSnow: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 12mmSnow: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 29mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 21mmSnow: 1mmMayPrecipitation: 14mmSnow: 1mmJunPrecipitation: 22mmSnow: 2mmJulPrecipitation: 13mmSnow: 1mmAugPrecipitation: 18mmSnow: 1mmSepPrecipitation: 21mmSnow: 1mmOctPrecipitation: 8mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 11mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 18mmSnow: 0mm
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Snow
0in1in2inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.5inSnow (in): 0inFebPrecipitation: 0.5inSnow (in): 0inMarPrecipitation: 1.1inSnow (in): 0inAprPrecipitation: 0.8inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 0.5inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 1inJulPrecipitation: 0.5inSnow (in): 1inAugPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 0.8inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 0.3inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 0.4inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 0in
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Fitz Roy is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 200 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 17 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 29 mm of rainfall. June and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 8 mm. That's 21 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 7cm annually. June is the snowiest month with approximately 2cm.Fitz Roy is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 7.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.7 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 1.1 in of rainfall. June and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 0.3 in. That's 0.8 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 3in annually. June is the snowiest month with approximately 1in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 22km/hFebWind Speed: 21km/hMarWind Speed: 20km/hAprWind Speed: 19km/hMayWind Speed: 18km/hJunWind Speed: 19km/hJulWind Speed: 18km/hAugWind Speed: 19km/hSepWind Speed: 20km/hOctWind Speed: 22km/hNovWind Speed: 23km/hDecWind Speed: 23km/h
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0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 14mphFebWind Speed: 13mphMarWind Speed: 13mphAprWind Speed: 12mphMayWind Speed: 11mphJunWind Speed: 12mphJulWind Speed: 11mphAugWind Speed: 12mphSepWind Speed: 13mphOctWind Speed: 14mphNovWind Speed: 14mphDecWind Speed: 14mph
Wind Speed

Fitz Roy 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 23km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 18km/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 19km/h in winter, 22km/h in spring, 22km/h in summer, 19km/h in autumn.Fitz Roy 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 14mph, 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 3mph between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 12mph in winter, 13mph in spring, 14mph in summer, 12mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan19°66°F
Feb18°65°F
Mar16°60°F
Apr12°53°F
May8°46°F
Jun5°41°F
Jul5°41°F
Aug7°45°F
Sep9°49°F
Oct13°55°F
Nov16°60°F
Dec18°64°F

The best time to visit Fitz Roy 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 17 mm 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.The best time to visit Fitz Roy 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 0.7 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 35°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 Fitz Roy 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 Fitz Roy 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
25 °C78 °F
22 km/h14 mph
12 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
13 °C55 °F
24 °C76 °F
21 km/h13 mph
12 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
11 °C52 °F
21 °C70 °F
20 km/h13 mph
29 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
8 °C46 °F
17 °C62 °F
19 km/h12 mph
21 mm0.8 in
1 cm0 in
May
5 °C40 °F
12 °C54 °F
18 km/h11 mph
14 mm0.5 in
1 cm0 in
Jun
2 °C36 °F
9 °C48 °F
19 km/h12 mph
22 mm0.9 in
2 cm1 in
Jul
2 °C35 °F
9 °C48 °F
18 km/h11 mph
13 mm0.5 in
1 cm1 in
Aug
3 °C38 °F
12 °C53 °F
19 km/h12 mph
18 mm0.7 in
1 cm0 in
Sep
5 °C41 °F
14 °C58 °F
20 km/h13 mph
21 mm0.8 in
1 cm0 in
OctCurrent
8 °C46 °F
18 °C65 °F
22 km/h14 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
10 °C50 °F
22 °C71 °F
23 km/h14 mph
11 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
12 °C54 °F
24 °C75 °F
23 km/h14 mph
18 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in