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Mendoza

Mendoza, Malbec capital — vineyards at the foot of the Andes, Aconcagua and gorge rafting.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · -32.89°N 68.83°W
NovemberBest month
28°COptimal temperature
14%Rainy days

When to visit Mendoza?

🌞 Best time overall
November
🌡️ Optimal temperature
16°C–28°C in November
🌧 Least rain
14% rainy days in November
🌧 Wettest month
June (11%)
📅 Best score
9.4/10

Best time by type of trip

🍷Malbec & bodegasMar–May — harvest, Luján de Cuyo, Uco Valley, 1,500+ wineries.
🏔️Aconcagua & AndesNov–Mar — views of the Americas' highest peak (6,961 m).
🚣Río Mendoza raftingNov–Mar — Class III–IV rapids, Andean canyon scenery.
🍽️Asado & gastronomyYear-round — Argentine grill, paired with Malbec.

Mendoza weather month by month

MonthMin °CMax °CRainy days (%)Precip. mm/dSun h/dScore
☀️ January20°C31°C23%1.713.2h8.3/10
☀️ February19°C29°C18%0.912.5h8.9/10
☀️ March16°C26°C20%1.211.5h8.6/10
🌤️ April12°C21°C17%1.010.8h7.9/10
⛅ May8°C16°C17%1.09.6h7.1/10
⛅ June4°C13°C11%0.49.3h7.0/10
⛅ July4°C12°C9%0.39.7h7.0/10
⛅ August6°C16°C9%0.610.6h7.3/10
🌤️ September9°C20°C10%0.311.0h7.9/10
🌤️ October12°C24°C15%0.912.5h8.7/10
☀️ November16°C28°C14%0.913.1h9.4/10
☀️ December19°C30°C14%0.713.4h8.9/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years

What to expect each season

🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time

Average 21°C, 18% rainy days, 10.6h sunshine/day. Score: 7.9/10.

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time

Average 14°C, 10% rainy days, 9.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.1/10.

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Excellent time

Average 24°C, 13% rainy days, 12.2h sunshine/day. Score: 8.7/10.

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Excellent time

Average 30°C, 18% rainy days, 13.0h sunshine/day. Score: 8.7/10.

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Frequently asked questions

November is ideal with 14% rainy days and 28°C.
June is the wettest month with 11% rainy days.
Yes, November is the best month with an average of 28°C.
In winter, the average score is 8.7/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.

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