Climate Insights for Punta Delgada
Departamento Biedma, Chubut, Argentina
Climate Overview
The climate in Punta Delgada is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 302 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 43 mm of rainfall. Punta Delgada 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 July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 7°C.The climate in Punta Delgada is temperate. The average annual temperature is 57°F and approximately 11.9 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 1.7 in of rainfall. Punta Delgada 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 July, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 45°F.
Temperature
Punta Delgada sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 7°C to 22°C. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 22°C with a mean of 19°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 9°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.Punta Delgada sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 45°F to 72°F. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 72°F with a mean of 66°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 45°F and an average of 48°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 9°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Punta Delgada is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 302 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 25 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 43 mm of rainfall. July and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 13 mm. That's 30 mm less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Punta Delgada is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 11.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 1.7 in of rainfall. July and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0.5 in. That's 1.2 in less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Punta Delgada is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 24km/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 26km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 23km/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.Punta Delgada is very windy, with an average annual wind speed of 15mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 16mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 14mph, 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 Delgada is during January, February, March, April and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 23 mm per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 7°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Punta Delgada is during January, February, March, April and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 64°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.9 in per month. By contrast, July can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 45°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 Delgada 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 Delgada 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.