Climate Overview
The climate in Plaza Huincul is cold. The average annual temperature is -21°C and approximately 5mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 2mm of rainfall. Plaza Huincul 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, March. The coldest months are March, April, July, when temperatures can drop to -23°C. Light snow can occur between September and December.
Temperature
Plaza Huincul has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°C range. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at -16°C with a mean of -19°C. March brings the harshest conditions, with lows dropping to -23°C and an average temperature of -21°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 2°C between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Plaza Huincul is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 5mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0mm per month. The wettest month is December, averaging 2mm of rainfall. September and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0mm. 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 September and December, totalling around 6cm annually. October is the snowiest month with approximately 2cm.
Wind
Plaza Huincul is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 4km/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.
Seasons
16 days until Spring
It is currently winter in Plaza Huincul, which began on June 21, 2026. Plaza Huincul 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 -16°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in March near -23°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (16 days from now).
Spring
Temperatures range from -22 to -21°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 3mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season. It is a great time to be outdoors.
Summer
Temperatures range from -22 to -16°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 2mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.
Autumn
Temperatures range from -23 to -18°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 0mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool. Enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.
Winter
Temperatures range from -23 to -21°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 1mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 5km/h. Heavy layering and insulated outerwear are essential. Exposed skin should be minimised outdoors.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Plaza Huincul 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.