Climate Insights for San Carlos de Bariloche
Departamento Bariloche, Río Negro, Argentina
Climate Overview
The climate in San Carlos de Bariloche is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 937 mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 155 mm of rainfall. San Carlos de Bariloche 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, August, June, when temperatures can drop to -3°C. San Carlos de Bariloche experiences heavy snowfall, typically from March through December.The climate in San Carlos de Bariloche is cool. The average annual temperature is 43°F and approximately 36.9 in of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 6.1 in of rainfall. San Carlos de Bariloche 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, August, June, when temperatures can drop to 27°F. San Carlos de Bariloche experiences heavy snowfall, typically from March through December.
Temperature
Temperatures in San Carlos de Bariloche vary considerably across the year, with a 24°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 14°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -3°C and the daily average is 0°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in San Carlos de Bariloche vary considerably across the year, with a 42°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 69°F with a mean of 56°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 27°F and the daily average is 32°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
San Carlos de Bariloche is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 937 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 78 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 155 mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 26 mm. That's 129 mm less than June, 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. San Carlos de Bariloche receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 438cm annually from March through December. The snowiest month is July, with approximately 102cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.San Carlos de Bariloche is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 36.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.1 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 6.1 in of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 1 in. That's 5.1 in less than June, 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. San Carlos de Bariloche receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 173in annually from March through December. The snowiest month is July, with approximately 40in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.
Wind
San Carlos de Bariloche is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 7km/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.San Carlos de Bariloche is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for San Carlos de Bariloche 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 San Carlos de Bariloche 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.