Climate Insights for Perito Moreno

Lago Buenos Aires, Santa Cruz, Argentina

Hottest
February
21°C peak70°F peak
Coldest
July
1°C low33°F low
Wettest
June
44 mm rain1.7 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, December
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Perito Moreno is cool. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 337 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 44 mm of rainfall. Perito Moreno 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: February, January, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 1°C. Light snow can occur between April and September.The climate in Perito Moreno is cool. The average annual temperature is 50°F and approximately 13.3 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 1.7 in of rainfall. Perito Moreno 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: February, January, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 33°F. Light snow can occur between April and September.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 21°Average: 16°Min: 11°FebMax: 21°Average: 16°Min: 12°MarMax: 18°Average: 13°Min: 10°AprMax: 14°Average: 10°Min: 6°MayMax: 10°Average: 6°Min: 4°JunMax: 7°Average: 4°Min: 1°JulMax: 6°Average: 3°Min: 1°AugMax: 9°Average: 5°Min: 2°SepMax: 11°Average: 7°Min: 3°OctMax: 14°Average: 9°Min: 5°NovMax: 17°Average: 12°Min: 8°DecMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 11°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 70°FAverage: 61°FMin: 53°FFebMax: 70°FAverage: 61°FMin: 53°FMarMax: 64°FAverage: 56°FMin: 49°FAprMax: 57°FAverage: 50°FMin: 43°FMayMax: 50°FAverage: 44°FMin: 38°FJunMax: 44°FAverage: 39°FMin: 34°FJulMax: 43°FAverage: 38°FMin: 33°FAugMax: 47°FAverage: 41°FMin: 36°FSepMax: 52°FAverage: 44°FMin: 38°FOctMax: 57°FAverage: 49°FMin: 42°FNovMax: 63°FAverage: 54°FMin: 46°FDecMax: 67°FAverage: 59°FMin: 51°F
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Perito Moreno sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 1°C to 21°C. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 16°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 3°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Perito Moreno vary considerably across the year, with a 37°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 70°F with a mean of 61°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 33°F and an average of 38°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 14°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 15mmSnow: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 15mmSnow: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 34mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 36mmSnow: 2mmMayPrecipitation: 33mmSnow: 4mmJunPrecipitation: 44mmSnow: 15mmJulPrecipitation: 38mmSnow: 11mmAugPrecipitation: 37mmSnow: 9mmSepPrecipitation: 24mmSnow: 4mmOctPrecipitation: 21mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 23mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 18mmSnow: 0mm
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Snow
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.6inSnow (in): 0inFebPrecipitation: 0.6inSnow (in): 0inMarPrecipitation: 1.4inSnow (in): 0inAprPrecipitation: 1.4inSnow (in): 1inMayPrecipitation: 1.3inSnow (in): 2inJunPrecipitation: 1.7inSnow (in): 6inJulPrecipitation: 1.5inSnow (in): 4inAugPrecipitation: 1.4inSnow (in): 3inSepPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 1inOctPrecipitation: 0.8inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 0in
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Perito Moreno is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 337 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 28 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 44 mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 15 mm. That's 29 mm less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between April and September, totalling around 45cm annually. June is the snowiest month with approximately 15cm.Perito Moreno is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 13.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.1 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 1.7 in of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.6 in. That's 1.1 in less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between April and September, totalling around 18in annually. June is the snowiest month with approximately 6in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 25km/hFebWind Speed: 22km/hMarWind Speed: 20km/hAprWind Speed: 18km/hMayWind Speed: 14km/hJunWind Speed: 15km/hJulWind Speed: 15km/hAugWind Speed: 16km/hSepWind Speed: 17km/hOctWind Speed: 21km/hNovWind Speed: 23km/hDecWind Speed: 25km/h
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0mph5mph10mph15mph20mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 15mphFebWind Speed: 14mphMarWind Speed: 13mphAprWind Speed: 11mphMayWind Speed: 9mphJunWind Speed: 9mphJulWind Speed: 9mphAugWind Speed: 10mphSepWind Speed: 11mphOctWind Speed: 13mphNovWind Speed: 14mphDecWind Speed: 16mph
Wind Speed

Perito Moreno is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 19km/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 25km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 14km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 11km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 15km/h in winter, 20km/h in spring, 24km/h in summer, 18km/h in autumn.Perito Moreno is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 12mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 16mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 9mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 7mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 9mph in winter, 13mph in spring, 15mph in summer, 11mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan16°61°F
Feb16°61°F
Mar13°56°F
Apr10°50°F
May6°44°F
Jun4°39°F
Jul3°38°F
Aug5°41°F
Sep7°44°F
Oct9°49°F
Nov12°54°F
Dec15°59°F

The best time to visit Perito Moreno is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 16 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 Perito Moreno is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 60°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.6 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 33°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 Perito Moreno 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 Perito Moreno 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
11 °C53 °F
21 °C70 °F
25 km/h15 mph
15 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
12 °C53 °F
21 °C70 °F
22 km/h14 mph
15 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
10 °C49 °F
18 °C64 °F
20 km/h13 mph
34 mm1.4 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
6 °C43 °F
14 °C57 °F
18 km/h11 mph
36 mm1.4 in
2 cm1 in
May
4 °C38 °F
10 °C50 °F
14 km/h9 mph
33 mm1.3 in
4 cm2 in
Jun
1 °C34 °F
7 °C44 °F
15 km/h9 mph
44 mm1.7 in
15 cm6 in
Jul
1 °C33 °F
6 °C43 °F
15 km/h9 mph
38 mm1.5 in
11 cm4 in
Aug
2 °C36 °F
9 °C47 °F
16 km/h10 mph
37 mm1.4 in
9 cm3 in
Sep
3 °C38 °F
11 °C52 °F
17 km/h11 mph
24 mm0.9 in
4 cm1 in
OctCurrent
5 °C42 °F
14 °C57 °F
21 km/h13 mph
21 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
8 °C46 °F
17 °C63 °F
23 km/h14 mph
23 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
11 °C51 °F
20 °C67 °F
25 km/h16 mph
18 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in