Climate Insights for Potrerillos

The climate in Potrerillos is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 1419mm of precipitation falls per year. Potrerillos receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Potrerillos is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 19°C.

Potrerillos sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 19°C to 35°C. May is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 35°C and an average of 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 23°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Potrerillos is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1419mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 118mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 211mm of rainfall. June and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is April, with just 41mm. That's 170mm less than November, 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.

Potrerillos is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in September, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently autumn in Potrerillos, which began on September 23, 2026. Potrerillos is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in May at around 35°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 19°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (87 days from now).

The best time to visit Potrerillos is during January and February, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 66mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 35°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Potrerillos 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.