Patagonia, ArgentinaQuick decision
When to visit Patagonia?
🌞 Best time overall
January
🌡️ Optimal temperature
8°C–19°C in January
🌧 Least rain
31% rainy days in January
🌧 Wettest month
June (21%)
📅 Best score
7.4/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Torres del PaineNovember–March — W trek, glaciers and guanacos.
Perito MorenoYear-round — active glacier, walkways and ice calving.
Valdés PeninsulaSeptember–November — whales, penguins and elephant seals.
Fitz RoyNovember–March — El Chaltén, trek to Laguna de los Tres.
Monthly climate data
Patagonia weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 8°C | 19°C | 31% | 1.4 | 12.1h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 9°C | 18°C | 32% | 1.2 | 11.6h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ March | 7°C | 16°C | 27% | 1.1 | 9.7h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ April | 4°C | 12°C | 25% | 1.0 | 8.3h | 6.1/10 |
| 🌫️ May | 1°C | 8°C | 24% | 0.9 | 7.0h | 4.7/10 |
| 🌨️ June | -1°C | 4°C | 21% | 0.7 | 6.1h | 4.2/10 |
| 🌨️ July | -1°C | 4°C | 18% | 0.7 | 6.5h | 4.3/10 |
| 🌫️ August | 0°C | 7°C | 20% | 0.7 | 7.8h | 4.9/10 |
| 🌫️ September | 2°C | 10°C | 17% | 0.6 | 10.0h | 6.7/10 |
| ⛅ October | 4°C | 14°C | 22% | 0.8 | 11.0h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ November | 6°C | 17°C | 24% | 0.9 | 12.8h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 8°C | 18°C | 33% | 1.3 | 12.4h | 7.3/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 12°C, 25% rainy days, 8.3h sunshine/day. Score: 6.0/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Challenging climate
Average 5°C, 20% rainy days, 6.8h sunshine/day. Score: 4.5/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 14°C, 21% rainy days, 11.3h sunshine/day. Score: 7.0/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 18°C, 32% rainy days, 12.0h sunshine/day. Score: 7.3/10.
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FAQ
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January is ideal with 31% rainy days and 19°C. The months of January & November offer comparable conditions.
June is the wettest month with 21% rainy days.
Yes, January is the best month with an average of 19°C.
In winter, the average score is 7.3/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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