Climate Insights for Los Varela

Departamento de Ambato, Catamarca Province, Argentina

Hottest
January
24°C peak
Coldest
July
2°C low
Wettest
January
186mm rain
Best to Visit
November
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Los Varela is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 829mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 186mm of rainfall. Los Varela 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 2°C.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 24° Average: 19° Min: 15° Feb Max: 23° Average: 18° Min: 14° Mar Max: 22° Average: 17° Min: 13° Apr Max: 19° Average: 15° Min: 11° May Max: 16° Average: 10° Min: 6° Jun Max: 15° Average: 8° Min: 3° Jul Max: 15° Average: 8° Min: 2° Aug Max: 18° Average: 10° Min: 4° Sep Max: 20° Average: 13° Min: 7° Oct Max: 21° Average: 15° Min: 10° Nov Max: 23° Average: 17° Min: 12° Dec Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 14°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Los Varela vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. 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 2°C and an average of 8°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 186mm Snow: 0mm Feb Precipitation: 126mm Snow: 0mm Mar Precipitation: 101mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 52mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 25mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 13mm Snow: 1mm Jul Precipitation: 8mm Snow: 1mm Aug Precipitation: 13mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 30mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 61mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 92mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 122mm Snow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow

Los Varela is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 829mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 69mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 186mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 8mm. That's 178mm 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.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 10km/h Feb Wind Speed: 9km/h Mar Wind Speed: 9km/h Apr Wind Speed: 9km/h May Wind Speed: 8km/h Jun Wind Speed: 8km/h Jul Wind Speed: 9km/h Aug Wind Speed: 9km/h Sep Wind Speed: 10km/h Oct Wind Speed: 11km/h Nov Wind Speed: 11km/h Dec Wind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed

Los Varela is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/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 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 8km/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.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Sep 23
Summer
Dec 21
Autumn
Mar 20

89 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Los Varela, which began on March 20, 2026. Los Varela 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 January at around 24°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 2°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 7 to 23°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 183mm for the season, averaging 61mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 14 to 24°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 434mm across the season with a monthly average of 145mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 6 to 22°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 179mm for the season, averaging 60mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 2 to 18°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 34mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 19°
Feb 18°
Mar 17°
Apr 15°
May 10°
Jun
Jul
Aug 10°
Sep 13°
Oct 15°
Nov 17°
Dec 18°

The best time to visit Los Varela is during November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 92mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 24°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 2°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.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Los Varela 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
15 °C
24 °C
10 km/h
186 mm
0 cm
Feb
14 °C
23 °C
9 km/h
126 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
13 °C
22 °C
9 km/h
101 mm
0 cm
Apr
11 °C
19 °C
9 km/h
52 mm
0 cm
May
6 °C
16 °C
8 km/h
25 mm
0 cm
Jun
3 °C
15 °C
8 km/h
13 mm
1 cm
Jul
2 °C
15 °C
9 km/h
8 mm
1 cm
Aug
4 °C
18 °C
9 km/h
13 mm
0 cm
Sep
7 °C
20 °C
10 km/h
30 mm
0 cm
Oct
10 °C
21 °C
11 km/h
61 mm
0 cm
Nov
12 °C
23 °C
11 km/h
92 mm
0 cm
Dec
14 °C
24 °C
10 km/h
122 mm
0 cm
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