Climate Insights for Neuquén

The climate in Neuquén is cold. The average annual temperature is -21°C and approximately 23mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 6mm of rainfall. Neuquén 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, November, October. The coldest months are June, May, April, when temperatures can drop to -24°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Neuquén has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°C range. December is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at -17°C with a mean of -18°C. June brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -24°C and an average temperature of -22°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.

Neuquén is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 23mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 6mm of rainfall. November and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is May, with just 0mm. 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 January and December, totalling around 24cm annually. December is the snowiest month with approximately 6cm.

Neuquén is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/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 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently winter in Neuquén, which began on June 21, 2026. Neuquén 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 -17°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in June near -24°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 16 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Neuquén 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.