Climate Insights for Neuquén
Departamento Confluencia, Argentina
Climate Overview
The climate in Neuquén is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 215 mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 28 mm 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: January, February, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 2°C. Light snow can occur between June and August.The climate in Neuquén is temperate. The average annual temperature is 60°F and approximately 8.4 in of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 1.1 in 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: January, February, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 36°F. Light snow can occur between June and August.
Temperature
Temperatures in Neuquén vary considerably across the year, with a 30°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 6°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 Neuquén vary considerably across the year, with a 54°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 90°F and the mean temperature sits around 77°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 36°F and an average of 43°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 22°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
Neuquén is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 215 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 18 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 28 mm of rainfall. October and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 12 mm. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between June and August, totalling around 8cm annually. July is the snowiest month with approximately 3cm.Neuquén is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 8.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.7 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 1.1 in of rainfall. October and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0.5 in. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between June and August, totalling around 3in annually. July is the snowiest month with approximately 1in.
Wind
Neuquén is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/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 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 12km/h in winter, 16km/h in spring, 16km/h in summer, 12km/h in autumn.Neuquén is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 9mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 10mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 7mph in winter, 10mph in spring, 10mph in summer, 8mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Neuquén is during January, February, March, 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 16 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 Neuquén is during January, February, March, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 70°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.6 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 36°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 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.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 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.