Climate Insights for Puerto San Julián
Magallanes, Santa Cruz, Argentina
Climate Overview
The climate in Puerto San Julián is temperate. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 235 mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 29 mm of rainfall. Puerto San Julián 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 2°C. Light snow can occur between May and August.The climate in Puerto San Julián is temperate. The average annual temperature is 50°F and approximately 9.3 in of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 1.1 in of rainfall. Puerto San Julián 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 35°F. Light snow can occur between May and August.
Temperature
Puerto San Julián sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 2°C to 20°C. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 20°C with a mean of 16°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 4°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Puerto San Julián sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 35°F to 68°F. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 68°F with a mean of 60°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 35°F and an average of 39°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 12°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Puerto San Julián 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 April, averaging 29 mm of rainfall. June and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 9 mm. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between May and August, totalling around 11cm annually. July is the snowiest month with approximately 3cm.Puerto San Julián 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 April, averaging 1.1 in of rainfall. June and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 0.4 in. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Light snowfall can occur between May and August, totalling around 4in annually. July is the snowiest month with approximately 1in.
Wind
Puerto San Julián is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 22km/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 24km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 21km/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.Puerto San Julián is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 14mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 15mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 13mph, 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.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Puerto San Julián is during January and February, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 20 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 San Julián is during January and February, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 60°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.8 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 San Julián 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 San Julián 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.