Climate Insights for Ischigualasto

Valle Fértil, San Juan, Argentina

Hottest
December
31°C peak88°F peak
Coldest
July
1°C low34°F low
Wettest
January
66 mm rain2.6 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, March
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Ischigualasto is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 230 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 66 mm of rainfall. Ischigualasto 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 1°C. Light snow can occur between June and September.The climate in Ischigualasto is temperate. The average annual temperature is 62°F and approximately 9.1 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 2.6 in of rainfall. Ischigualasto 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 34°F. Light snow can occur between June and September.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 31°Average: 24°Min: 18°FebMax: 30°Average: 23°Min: 17°MarMax: 28°Average: 20°Min: 14°AprMax: 24°Average: 16°Min: 10°MayMax: 20°Average: 12°Min: 5°JunMax: 18°Average: 9°Min: 2°JulMax: 17°Average: 8°Min: 1°AugMax: 20°Average: 11°Min: 4°SepMax: 23°Average: 14°Min: 7°OctMax: 26°Average: 18°Min: 10°NovMax: 29°Average: 22°Min: 14°DecMax: 31°Average: 23°Min: 16°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 88°FAverage: 75°FMin: 64°FFebMax: 85°FAverage: 73°FMin: 62°FMarMax: 82°FAverage: 68°FMin: 58°FAprMax: 75°FAverage: 61°FMin: 50°FMayMax: 67°FAverage: 53°FMin: 42°FJunMax: 64°FAverage: 48°FMin: 36°FJulMax: 63°FAverage: 47°FMin: 34°FAugMax: 68°FAverage: 52°FMin: 38°FSepMax: 73°FAverage: 58°FMin: 44°FOctMax: 78°FAverage: 64°FMin: 50°FNovMax: 85°FAverage: 71°FMin: 57°FDecMax: 88°FAverage: 74°FMin: 61°F
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Temperatures in Ischigualasto vary considerably across the year, with a 30°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is December, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 8°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°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 Ischigualasto vary considerably across the year, with a 54°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is December, when average highs reach 88°F and the mean temperature sits around 74°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 34°F and an average of 47°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 27°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

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 66mmSnow: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 44mmSnow: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 29mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 11mmSnow: 1mmMayPrecipitation: 5mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 6mmSnow: 2mmJulPrecipitation: 3mmSnow: 1mmAugPrecipitation: 5mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 6mmSnow: 1mmOctPrecipitation: 11mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 10mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 35mmSnow: 0mm
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Snow
0in1in2in3inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.6inSnow (in): 0inFebPrecipitation: 1.7inSnow (in): 0inMarPrecipitation: 1.1inSnow (in): 0inAprPrecipitation: 0.4inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 0.2inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 0.2inSnow (in): 1inJulPrecipitation: 0.1inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 0.2inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 0.2inSnow (in): 1inOctPrecipitation: 0.4inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 0.4inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 1.4inSnow (in): 0in
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Ischigualasto is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 230 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 19 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 66 mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 3 mm. That's 63 mm less than January, 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. Light snowfall can occur between June and September, totalling around 6cm annually. June is the snowiest month with approximately 2cm.Ischigualasto is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 9.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.7 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 2.6 in of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.1 in. That's 2.5 in less than January, 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. Light snowfall can occur between June and September, totalling around 2in annually. June is the snowiest month with approximately 1in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 7km/hMayWind Speed: 6km/hJunWind Speed: 7km/hJulWind Speed: 7km/hAugWind Speed: 8km/hSepWind Speed: 8km/hOctWind Speed: 8km/hNovWind Speed: 8km/hDecWind Speed: 8km/h
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0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Ischigualasto is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Ischigualasto 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 November, averaging 5mph, 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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan24°75°F
Feb23°73°F
Mar20°68°F
Apr16°61°F
May12°53°F
Jun9°48°F
Jul8°47°F
Aug11°52°F
Sep14°58°F
Oct18°64°F
Nov22°71°F
Dec23°74°F

The best time to visit Ischigualasto is during January, February, March, April, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 29 mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 1°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Ischigualasto is during January, February, March, April, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.1 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 34°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 Ischigualasto 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 Ischigualasto 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
18 °C64 °F
31 °C88 °F
8 km/h5 mph
66 mm2.6 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
17 °C62 °F
30 °C85 °F
7 km/h4 mph
44 mm1.7 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
14 °C58 °F
28 °C82 °F
7 km/h4 mph
29 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
10 °C50 °F
24 °C75 °F
7 km/h4 mph
11 mm0.4 in
1 cm0 in
May
5 °C42 °F
20 °C67 °F
6 km/h4 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
2 °C36 °F
18 °C64 °F
7 km/h4 mph
6 mm0.2 in
2 cm1 in
Jul
1 °C34 °F
17 °C63 °F
7 km/h4 mph
3 mm0.1 in
1 cm0 in
Aug
4 °C38 °F
20 °C68 °F
8 km/h5 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
7 °C44 °F
23 °C73 °F
8 km/h5 mph
6 mm0.2 in
1 cm1 in
OctCurrent
10 °C50 °F
26 °C78 °F
8 km/h5 mph
11 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
14 °C57 °F
29 °C85 °F
8 km/h5 mph
10 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
16 °C61 °F
31 °C88 °F
8 km/h5 mph
35 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in