Climate Insights for Puerto Deseado

Deseado, Santa Cruz, Argentina

Hottest
January
24°C peak74°F peak
Coldest
July
2°C low35°F low
Wettest
March
27 mm rain1.1 in rain
Best to Visit
January, February, December
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Puerto Deseado is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 222 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 27 mm of rainfall. Puerto Deseado 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.The climate in Puerto Deseado is temperate. The average annual temperature is 53°F and approximately 8.7 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 1.1 in of rainfall. Puerto Deseado 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 35°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 24°Average: 18°Min: 13°FebMax: 23°Average: 17°Min: 13°MarMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 11°AprMax: 16°Average: 12°Min: 8°MayMax: 12°Average: 8°Min: 5°JunMax: 8°Average: 5°Min: 3°JulMax: 8°Average: 5°Min: 2°AugMax: 11°Average: 7°Min: 3°SepMax: 13°Average: 9°Min: 5°OctMax: 17°Average: 12°Min: 7°NovMax: 20°Average: 14°Min: 9°DecMax: 22°Average: 16°Min: 12°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 74°FAverage: 64°FMin: 55°FFebMax: 73°FAverage: 63°FMin: 55°FMarMax: 68°FAverage: 59°FMin: 51°FAprMax: 61°FAverage: 53°FMin: 46°FMayMax: 53°FAverage: 46°FMin: 41°FJunMax: 47°FAverage: 41°FMin: 37°FJulMax: 47°FAverage: 41°FMin: 35°FAugMax: 51°FAverage: 44°FMin: 38°FSepMax: 56°FAverage: 48°FMin: 41°FOctMax: 63°FAverage: 53°FMin: 45°FNovMax: 68°FAverage: 58°FMin: 49°FDecMax: 71°FAverage: 62°FMin: 53°F
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Temperatures in Puerto Deseado vary considerably across the year, with a 22°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 24°C with a mean of 18°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 5°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Puerto Deseado vary considerably across the year, with a 39°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 74°F with a mean of 64°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 35°F and an average of 41°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 16°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 16mmSnow: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 18mmSnow: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 27mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 19mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 16mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 24mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 14mmSnow: 1mmAugPrecipitation: 18mmSnow: 1mmSepPrecipitation: 20mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 12mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 17mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 21mmSnow: 0mm
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Snow
0in1in2inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.6inFebPrecipitation: 0.7inMarPrecipitation: 1.1inAprPrecipitation: 0.8inMayPrecipitation: 0.6inJunPrecipitation: 1inJulPrecipitation: 0.6inAugPrecipitation: 0.7inSepPrecipitation: 0.8inOctPrecipitation: 0.5inNovPrecipitation: 0.7inDecPrecipitation: 0.8in
Precipitation

Puerto Deseado is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 222 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 18 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 27 mm of rainfall. June and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 12 mm. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.Puerto Deseado is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 8.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.7 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 1.1 in of rainfall. June and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, 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.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/h20km/h25km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 21km/hFebWind Speed: 22km/hMarWind Speed: 21km/hAprWind Speed: 20km/hMayWind Speed: 19km/hJunWind Speed: 19km/hJulWind Speed: 19km/hAugWind Speed: 20km/hSepWind Speed: 20km/hOctWind Speed: 22km/hNovWind Speed: 22km/hDecWind Speed: 22km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mph15mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 13mphFebWind Speed: 13mphMarWind Speed: 13mphAprWind Speed: 12mphMayWind Speed: 12mphJunWind Speed: 12mphJulWind Speed: 12mphAugWind Speed: 12mphSepWind Speed: 13mphOctWind Speed: 13mphNovWind Speed: 14mphDecWind Speed: 14mph
Wind Speed

Puerto Deseado is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 21km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 22km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 19km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 3km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 19km/h in winter, 21km/h in spring, 22km/h in summer, 20km/h in autumn.Puerto Deseado is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 13mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is November, averaging 14mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 12mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 12mph in winter, 13mph in spring, 13mph in summer, 12mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan18°64°F
Feb17°63°F
Mar15°59°F
Apr12°53°F
May8°46°F
Jun5°41°F
Jul5°41°F
Aug7°44°F
Sep9°48°F
Oct12°53°F
Nov14°58°F
Dec16°62°F

The best time to visit Puerto Deseado is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 18 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 Deseado is during January, February and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 63°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.7 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 35°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 Deseado 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. 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 Deseado 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. 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
13 °C55 °F
24 °C74 °F
21 km/h13 mph
16 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
13 °C55 °F
23 °C73 °F
22 km/h13 mph
18 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
11 °C51 °F
20 °C68 °F
21 km/h13 mph
27 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
8 °C46 °F
16 °C61 °F
20 km/h12 mph
19 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
May
5 °C41 °F
12 °C53 °F
19 km/h12 mph
16 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
3 °C37 °F
8 °C47 °F
19 km/h12 mph
24 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
2 °C35 °F
8 °C47 °F
19 km/h12 mph
14 mm0.6 in
1 cm0 in
Aug
3 °C38 °F
11 °C51 °F
20 km/h12 mph
18 mm0.7 in
1 cm0 in
Sep
5 °C41 °F
13 °C56 °F
20 km/h13 mph
20 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
7 °C45 °F
17 °C63 °F
22 km/h13 mph
12 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
9 °C49 °F
20 °C68 °F
22 km/h14 mph
17 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
12 °C53 °F
22 °C71 °F
22 km/h14 mph
21 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in