Climate Insights for Picún Leufú

The climate in Picún Leufú is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 247mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 39mm of rainfall. Picún Leufú 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 0°C. Light snow can occur between June and August.

Temperatures in Picún Leufú vary considerably across the year, with a 31°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 23°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 0°C and the daily average is 4°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Picún Leufú is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 247mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 21mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 39mm of rainfall. July and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 8mm. That's 32mm less than June, 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. Light snowfall can occur between June and August, totalling around 16cm annually. June is the snowiest month with approximately 7cm.

Picún Leufú is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 23km/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 30km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 16km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 14km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 18km/h in winter, 25km/h in spring, 28km/h in summer, 20km/h in autumn.

It is currently autumn in Picún Leufú, which began on March 20, 2026. Picún Leufú 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 31°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near 0°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Picún Leufú is during January, February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 14mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 0°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Picún Leufú 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.