Climate Insights for Rafaela

The climate in Rafaela is temperate. The average annual temperature is 10°C and approximately 245mm of precipitation falls per year. December is the wettest month, receiving around 33mm of rainfall. Rafaela 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: September, August, July. The coldest months are November, October, December, when temperatures can drop to 0°C. Snowfall occurs from November to December, with around 66cm accumulating over the season.

Rafaela sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 0°C to 17°C. September is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 14°C. The coldest month is November, when overnight lows fall to 0°C and the daily average is 3°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Rafaela is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 245mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 20mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 33mm of rainfall. May and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 2mm. That's 31mm less than April, 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from November to December, with around 66cm accumulating over the season. November typically sees the most snow at around 33cm.

Rafaela is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 12km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans.

It is currently winter in Rafaela, which began on June 21, 2026. Rafaela is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in September at around 17°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in November near 0°C. Spring is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 16 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Rafaela 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.