Climate Insights for Punta Colorada
Departamento San Antonio, Río Negro, Argentina
Climate Overview
The climate in Punta Colorada is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 246 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 28 mm of rainfall. Punta Colorada 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 6°C.The climate in Punta Colorada is temperate. The average annual temperature is 59°F and approximately 9.7 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 1.1 in of rainfall. Punta Colorada 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 43°F.
Temperature
Punta Colorada sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 6°C to 25°C. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 25°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 6°C and an average of 9°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 4°C shift in average temperatures.Punta Colorada sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 43°F to 78°F. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 78°F and the mean temperature sits around 70°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 43°F and an average of 47°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Punta Colorada is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 246 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 20 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 28 mm of rainfall. July and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 11 mm. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.Punta Colorada is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 9.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.8 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 1.1 in of rainfall. July and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is October, with just 0.4 in. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around.
Wind
Punta Colorada 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 June, averaging 22km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 20km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Punta Colorada 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 June, 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.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Punta Colorada is during January, February, March, April, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 21 mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 6°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Punta Colorada is during January, February, March, April, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 66°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.8 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 43°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 Punta Colorada 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 Punta Colorada 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.