Summer
Dec → Feb12 to 14°
nights 6 to 7°
- 21 rainy days · 222 mm
- sea 17°
When is the best time to visit Patagonia?
- Jan14°recommended
- Feb14°recommended
- Mar12°recommended
- Apr9°fair
- May7°not recommended
- Jun4°not recommended
- Jul3°not recommended
- Aug4°not recommended
- Sep6°not recommended
- Oct8°fair
- Nov10°recommended
- Dec12°recommended
RecommendedFairNot recommended· afternoon temperature
The weather in Patagonia, month by month
The table of records, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Sea | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14° | 7° | 226 mm | 22 d | 18° | ✓ |
| February | 14° | 7° | 219 mm | 19 d | 19° | ✓ |
| March | 12° | 6° | 268 mm | 22 d | 18° | ✓ |
| April | 9° | 4° | 239 mm | 19 d | 16° | |
| May | 7° | 3° | 185 mm | 17 d | 14° | |
| June | 4° | 1° | 192 mm | 20 d | 13° | |
| July | 3° | 0° | 208 mm | 20 d | 11° | |
| August | 4° | 1° | 214 mm | 21 d | 11° | |
| September | 6° | 1° | 195 mm | 18 d | 11° | |
| October | 8° | 3° | 207 mm | 19 d | 12° | |
| November | 10° | 4° | 203 mm | 19 d | 13° | ✓ |
| December | 12° | 6° | 220 mm | 21 d | 15° | ✓ |
The four seasons in Patagonia, in figures
What the 2015-2024 records (Perito Moreno Glacier) show, season by season, to compare at a glance instead of reading twelve rows of a table.
Autumn
Mar → May7 to 12°
nights 3 to 6°
- 19 rainy days · 231 mm
- sea 16°
Winter
Jun → Aug3 to 4°
nights 0 to 1°
- 20 rainy days · 205 mm
- sea 12°
Spring
Sep → Nov6 to 10°
nights 1 to 4°
- 19 rainy days · 202 mm
- sea 12°
Book early for November to March
The timing is right, so it is right for everyone: in these months the best places to stay and the small-group tours go first. Here is where to start.
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Daylight in Patagonia, month by month
The time between sunrise and sunset, from shortest to longest. Not to be confused with the sunshine hours in the table above, which count clear skies. In December there are 16h25 of daylight, in June 8h02, a difference of 8h24.
15h58Jan
14h24Feb
12h38Mar
10h38Apr
8h57May
8h02Jun
8h25Jul
9h53Aug
11h49Sep
13h45Oct
15h31Nov
16h25Dec
Calculated for the latitude of the reference point "Perito Moreno Glacier" (-50.47°). Values on the 15th of each month, local solar time.
What to do in Patagonia, month by month
| Activity | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiking | ||||||||||||
| Beach & swimming | ||||||||||||
| Towns & culture | ||||||||||||
| Long days | ||||||||||||
| Events | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
EventsSouthern right whalesJune to DecemberMagellanic penguins at Punta TomboSeptember to MarchFiesta Nacional de la NieveAugustDetails ↓
favourablewith compromisesunfavourable
- Long days: January, February, November, December
Grid derived from the records (temperature, rainfall, sea), not from an opinion.
What's on in Patagonia, month by month?
What comes back every year, and when. Exact dates change from year to year, so check them before you book.
- June to DecemberSouthern right whales
Right whales come to calve in the gulfs of the Valdés Peninsula, visible from the shore from June to December.
- September to MarchMagellanic penguins at Punta Tombo
The colony fills up from September to March: pairs at their burrows, then chicks crossing the paths in no hurry.
- AugustFiesta Nacional de la Nieve
Bariloche celebrates the snow at the height of the ski season, with a torchlight descent on Cerro Catedral and concerts.
Travelling off-peak
Month by month, in detail
January
Recommended14°7° at night
- 226 mm · 22 d
- sea 18°
Busy, without the crush
February
Recommended14°7° at night
- 219 mm · 19 d
- sea 19°
Busy, without the crush
March
Recommended12°6° at night
- 268 mm · 22 d
- sea 18°
Busy, without the crush
April
Fair9°4° at night
- 239 mm · 19 d
- sea 16°
Low season, lower prices
May
Not recommended7°3° at night
- 185 mm · 17 d
- sea 14°
Low season, lower prices
June
Not recommended4°1° at night
- 192 mm · 20 d
- sea 13°
Low season, lower prices
July
Not recommended3°0° at night
- 208 mm · 20 d
- sea 11°
Low season, lower prices
August
Not recommended4°1° at night
- 214 mm · 21 d
- sea 11°
Low season, lower prices
September
Not recommended6°1° at night
- 195 mm · 18 d
- sea 11°
Low season, lower prices
October
Fair8°3° at night
- 207 mm · 19 d
- sea 12°
Low season, lower prices
November
Recommended10°4° at night
- 203 mm · 19 d
- sea 13°
Busy, without the crush
December
Recommended12°6° at night
- 220 mm · 21 d
- sea 15°
Busy, without the crush
Read the twelve months in detail
January. Cool: 14 °C at best, 7 °C at night. Frequent rain: 226 mm over 22 days. Cool sea (18 °C), for the brave. Busy season, without the crush.
February. Cool: 14 °C at best, 7 °C at night. Frequent rain: 219 mm over 19 days. Cool sea (19 °C), for the brave. Busy season, without the crush.
March. Cool: 12 °C at best, 6 °C at night. Frequent rain: 268 mm over 22 days. Cool sea (18 °C), for the brave. Busy season, without the crush.
April. Cool: 9 °C at best, 4 °C at night. Frequent rain: 239 mm over 19 days. Sea at 16 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
May. Deep winter: 7 °C at the warmest of the day, 3 °C at night. A very wet month, 185 mm of rain over 17 days. Sea at 14 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
June. Deep winter: 4 °C at the warmest of the day, 1 °C at night. A very wet month, 192 mm of rain over 20 days. Sea at 13 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
July. Deep winter: 3 °C at the warmest of the day, 0 °C at night. A very wet month, 208 mm of rain over 20 days. Sea at 11 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
August. Deep winter: 4 °C at the warmest of the day, 1 °C at night. A very wet month, 214 mm of rain over 21 days. Sea at 11 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
September. Deep winter: 6 °C at the warmest of the day, 1 °C at night. A very wet month, 195 mm of rain over 18 days. Sea at 11 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
October. Cool: 8 °C at best, 3 °C at night. Frequent rain: 207 mm over 19 days. Sea at 12 °C, too cold to swim. Low season: fewer people, lower prices.
November. Cool: 10 °C at best, 4 °C at night. Frequent rain: 203 mm over 19 days. Sea at 13 °C, too cold to swim. Busy season, without the crush.
December. Cool: 12 °C at best, 6 °C at night. Frequent rain: 220 mm over 21 days. Sea at 15 °C, too cold to swim. Busy season, without the crush.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Patagonia?
November to March: over these months, recorded highs range from 10 to 14 °C, with 21 days of rain a month on average (2015-2024 records, Perito Moreno Glacier).
Which month should you avoid in Patagonia?
August: it is the wettest of the months to avoid, with 214 mm over 21 days of rain on average, according to 2015-2024 records at the reference point (Perito Moreno Glacier).
What is the hottest month in Patagonia?
January, with 14 °C on average in the afternoon and 7 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Perito Moreno Glacier).
What is the coldest month in Patagonia?
July, with 3 °C at best during the day and 0 °C at night. 2015-2024 records (Perito Moreno Glacier).
What is the driest month in Patagonia?
May: 185 mm over 17 days of rain, against 268 mm in March, the wettest month.
When can you swim in Patagonia?
The water stays cool all year (warmest 19 °C in February, measured in 2023-2024 on the nearest coast, Valdés Peninsula): swimming is for the brave.
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