Climate Insights for Villa del Carmen
Chacabuco, San Luis, Argentina
Climate Overview
The climate in Villa del Carmen is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 678 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 122 mm of rainfall. Villa del Carmen 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, December, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 2°C. Light snow can occur between June and June.The climate in Villa del Carmen is temperate. The average annual temperature is 59°F and approximately 26.7 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 4.8 in of rainfall. Villa del Carmen 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, December, February. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 36°F. Light snow can occur between June and June.
Temperature
Temperatures in Villa del Carmen vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 22°C. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Villa del Carmen vary considerably across the year, with a 46°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is January, when average highs reach 82°F and the mean temperature sits around 71°F. July is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 36°F and an average of 45°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 21°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 7°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Villa del Carmen is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 678 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 56 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 122 mm of rainfall. November and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 12 mm. That's 110 mm less than January, 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 June and June, totalling around 5cm annually. June is the snowiest month with approximately 4cm.Villa del Carmen is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 26.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.2 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 4.8 in of rainfall. November and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.5 in. That's 4.3 in less than January, 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 June and June, totalling around 2in annually. June is the snowiest month with approximately 1in.
Wind
Villa del Carmen is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/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 13km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Villa del Carmen is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is October, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 6mph, 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 Villa del Carmen is during February, March, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 82 mm per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 28°C, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 2°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.The best time to visit Villa del Carmen is during February, March, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 66°F with modest rainfall averaging 3.2 in per month. By contrast, January can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 82°F, while July is the coldest period with lows dropping to 36°F. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Villa del Carmen 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 Villa del Carmen 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.