Climate Insights for Mendoza
Climate Overview
The climate in Mendoza is temperate. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 351 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 49 mm of rainfall. Mendoza 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 4°C.The climate in Mendoza is temperate. The average annual temperature is 64°F and approximately 13.8 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 1.9 in of rainfall. Mendoza 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 39°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Mendoza vary considerably across the year, with a 29°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 8°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 5°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Mendoza vary considerably across the year, with a 52°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 91°F and the mean temperature sits around 79°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 39°F and an average of 47°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 21°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 9°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Mendoza is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 351 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 29 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 49 mm of rainfall. January and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 10 mm. That's 39 mm 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.Mendoza is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 13.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.1 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 1.9 in of rainfall. January and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.4 in. That's 1.5 in 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.
Wind
Mendoza 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 October, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Mendoza 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 October, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Mendoza is during February, March, April, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 33 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 33°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 4°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Mendoza is during February, March, April, September, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.3 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 91°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 39°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Mendoza 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Mendoza 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. 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.