Climate Insights for Argentina

Lucanas, Ayacucho, Peru

Hottest
September
23°C peak73°F peak
Coldest
June
10°C low50°F low
Wettest
February
146 mm rain5.7 in rain
Best to Visit
January, April, May
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Argentina is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 403 mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 146 mm of rainfall. Argentina 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, October, May. The coldest months are June, July, August, when temperatures can drop to 10°C.The climate in Argentina is temperate. The average annual temperature is 62°F and approximately 15.9 in of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 5.7 in of rainfall. Argentina 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, October, May. The coldest months are June, July, August, when temperatures can drop to 50°F.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 20°Average: 16°Min: 13°FebMax: 19°Average: 16°Min: 13°MarMax: 20°Average: 16°Min: 13°AprMax: 21°Average: 17°Min: 12°MayMax: 22°Average: 17°Min: 11°JunMax: 22°Average: 16°Min: 10°JulMax: 22°Average: 17°Min: 10°AugMax: 22°Average: 17°Min: 11°SepMax: 23°Average: 18°Min: 13°OctMax: 23°Average: 18°Min: 13°NovMax: 22°Average: 18°Min: 13°DecMax: 22°Average: 17°Min: 13°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 68°FAverage: 61°FMin: 56°FFebMax: 67°FAverage: 61°FMin: 56°FMarMax: 67°FAverage: 61°FMin: 55°FAprMax: 70°FAverage: 62°FMin: 54°FMayMax: 72°FAverage: 63°FMin: 52°FJunMax: 71°FAverage: 61°FMin: 50°FJulMax: 71°FAverage: 62°FMin: 50°FAugMax: 72°FAverage: 62°FMin: 51°FSepMax: 73°FAverage: 64°FMin: 55°FOctMax: 73°FAverage: 64°FMin: 56°FNovMax: 72°FAverage: 64°FMin: 56°FDecMax: 71°FAverage: 63°FMin: 56°F
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Argentina sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 10°C to 23°C. September is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 23°C with a mean of 18°C. June is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 10°C and an average of 16°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs.Argentina sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 50°F to 73°F. September is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 73°F with a mean of 64°F. June is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 50°F and an average of 61°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mm125mm150mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 97mmFebPrecipitation: 146mmMarPrecipitation: 108mmAprPrecipitation: 22mmMayPrecipitation: 3mmJunPrecipitation: 2mmJulPrecipitation: 2mmAugPrecipitation: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 1mmOctPrecipitation: 3mmNovPrecipitation: 4mmDecPrecipitation: 16mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 3.8inFebPrecipitation: 5.7inMarPrecipitation: 4.3inAprPrecipitation: 0.9inMayPrecipitation: 0.1inJunPrecipitation: 0.1inJulPrecipitation: 0.1inAugPrecipitation: 0inSepPrecipitation: 0.1inOctPrecipitation: 0.1inNovPrecipitation: 0.2inDecPrecipitation: 0.6in
Precipitation

Argentina is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 403 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 34 mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 146 mm of rainfall. March and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0 mm. That's 146 mm 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.Argentina is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 15.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.3 in per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 5.7 in of rainfall. March and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0 in. That's 5.7 in 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.

Wind

0km/h5km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4km/hFebWind Speed: 3km/hMarWind Speed: 3km/hAprWind Speed: 3km/hMayWind Speed: 4km/hJunWind Speed: 4km/hJulWind Speed: 4km/hAugWind Speed: 4km/hSepWind Speed: 4km/hOctWind Speed: 4km/hNovWind Speed: 4km/hDecWind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 2mphFebWind Speed: 2mphMarWind Speed: 2mphAprWind Speed: 2mphMayWind Speed: 2mphJunWind Speed: 2mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 2mph
Wind Speed

Argentina 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 August, averaging 4km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Argentina is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is August, averaging 3mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in March, with average winds dropping to 2mph, 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.

Best Time to Visit

Jan16°61°F
Feb16°61°F
Mar16°61°F
Apr17°62°F
May17°63°F
Jun16°61°F
Jul17°62°F
Aug17°62°F
Sep18°64°F
Oct18°64°F
Nov18°64°F
Dec17°63°F

The best time to visit Argentina is during January, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 17°C with modest rainfall averaging 15 mm per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Argentina is during January, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 63°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.6 in per month. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Argentina 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Argentina 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. 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
13 °C56 °F
20 °C68 °F
4 km/h2 mph
97 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
13 °C56 °F
19 °C67 °F
3 km/h2 mph
146 mm5.7 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
13 °C55 °F
20 °C67 °F
3 km/h2 mph
108 mm4.3 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
12 °C54 °F
21 °C70 °F
3 km/h2 mph
22 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
May
11 °C52 °F
22 °C72 °F
4 km/h2 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
10 °C50 °F
22 °C71 °F
4 km/h2 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
10 °C50 °F
22 °C71 °F
4 km/h3 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
11 °C51 °F
22 °C72 °F
4 km/h3 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
13 °C55 °F
23 °C73 °F
4 km/h3 mph
1 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
13 °C56 °F
23 °C73 °F
4 km/h3 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
13 °C56 °F
22 °C72 °F
4 km/h3 mph
4 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
13 °C56 °F
22 °C71 °F
4 km/h2 mph
16 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in