AR Mendoza, Argentina

Mendoza
Which Season to Choose?

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
82°FOptimal temperature
14%Rainy days

When to visit Mendoza?

🌞 Best time overall
November
🌡️ Optimal temperature
61°F–82°F 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 °FMax °FRainy days (%)Precip. in/dSun h/dScore
☀️ January68°F88°F23%0.1in13.2h8.3/10
☀️ February66°F84°F18%0.0in12.5h8.9/10
☀️ March61°F79°F20%0.0in11.5h8.6/10
🌤️ April54°F70°F17%0.0in10.8h7.9/10
⛅ May46°F61°F17%0.0in9.6h7.1/10
⛅ June39°F55°F11%0.0in9.3h7.0/10
⛅ July39°F54°F9%0.0in9.7h7.0/10
⛅ August43°F61°F9%0.0in10.6h7.3/10
🌤️ September48°F68°F10%0.0in11.0h7.9/10
🌤️ October54°F75°F15%0.0in12.5h8.7/10
☀️ November61°F82°F14%0.0in13.1h9.4/10
☀️ December66°F86°F14%0.0in13.4h8.9/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years

What to expect each season

🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time

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

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time

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

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Excellent time

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

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Excellent time

Average 30°F, 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°F.
June is the wettest month with 11% rainy days.
Yes, November is the best month with an average of 28°F.
In winter, the average score is 8.7/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.

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