Patagonia, ArgentinaQuick decision
When to visit Patagonia?
🌞 Best time overall
January
🌡️ Optimal temperature
46°F–66°F 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 °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 46°F | 66°F | 31% | 0.1in | 12.1h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 48°F | 64°F | 32% | 0.0in | 11.6h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ March | 45°F | 61°F | 27% | 0.0in | 9.7h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ April | 39°F | 54°F | 25% | 0.0in | 8.3h | 6.1/10 |
| 🌫️ May | 34°F | 46°F | 24% | 0.0in | 7.0h | 4.7/10 |
| 🌨️ June | 30°F | 39°F | 21% | 0.0in | 6.1h | 4.2/10 |
| 🌨️ July | 30°F | 39°F | 18% | 0.0in | 6.5h | 4.3/10 |
| 🌫️ August | 32°F | 45°F | 20% | 0.0in | 7.8h | 4.9/10 |
| 🌫️ September | 36°F | 50°F | 17% | 0.0in | 10.0h | 6.7/10 |
| ⛅ October | 39°F | 57°F | 22% | 0.0in | 11.0h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ November | 43°F | 63°F | 24% | 0.0in | 12.8h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 46°F | 64°F | 33% | 0.1in | 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°F, 25% rainy days, 8.3h sunshine/day. Score: 6.0/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Challenging climate
Average 5°F, 20% rainy days, 6.8h sunshine/day. Score: 4.5/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 14°F, 21% rainy days, 11.3h sunshine/day. Score: 7.0/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 18°F, 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°F. 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°F.
In winter, the average score is 7.3/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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