Climate Insights for Puerto Alegre
Coronel Felipe Varela, La Rioja, Argentina
Climate Overview
The climate in Puerto Alegre is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 235 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 63 mm of rainfall. Puerto Alegre 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, December, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 2°C. Light snow can occur between June and September.The climate in Puerto Alegre is temperate. The average annual temperature is 60°F and approximately 9.3 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 2.5 in of rainfall. Puerto Alegre 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, December, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 36°F. Light snow can occur between June and September.
Temperature
Temperatures in Puerto Alegre vary considerably across the year, with a 27°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 8°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Puerto Alegre vary considerably across the year, with a 48°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 84°F and the mean temperature sits around 72°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 36°F and an average of 47°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 24°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 8°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Puerto Alegre is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 235 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 20 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 63 mm of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 5 mm. That's 58 mm less than January, 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 September, totalling around 11cm annually. June is the snowiest month with approximately 3cm.Puerto Alegre is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 9.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.8 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 2.5 in of rainfall. February and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.2 in. That's 2.3 in less than January, 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 September, totalling around 4in annually. June is the snowiest month with approximately 1in.
Wind
Puerto Alegre 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 October, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, 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.Puerto Alegre is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Puerto Alegre is during January, February, March, April, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 29 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 Puerto Alegre is during January, February, March, April, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 67°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.1 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 Puerto Alegre 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 Puerto Alegre 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.