Climate Insights for San Antonio de los Cobres

The climate in San Antonio de los Cobres is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 395mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 115mm of rainfall. San Antonio de los Cobres 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: December, November, January. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to -7°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperatures in San Antonio de los Cobres vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. December is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 11°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -7°C and the daily average is 0°C. The average daily temperature swing is 17°C, meaning significant differences between daytime and nighttime temperatures. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

San Antonio de los Cobres is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 395mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 33mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 115mm of rainfall. January and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0mm. That's 114mm less than February, 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 18cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 4cm.

San Antonio de los Cobres is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 17km/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 22km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 12km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 10km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 18km/h in winter, 21km/h in spring, 14km/h in summer, 16km/h in autumn.

It is currently autumn in San Antonio de los Cobres, which began on March 20, 2026. San Antonio de los Cobres 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 December at around 19°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in July near -7°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for San Antonio de los Cobres 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.