Argentina Weather

What's the weather like? General overview but also please detail for each month of the year.

Argentinian landscape varies, from arid deserts to expansive glaciers, high altitude peaks with plains and valleys, in short, a country with great landscape and climate richness.

Buenos Aires:

is a pretty sunny city. The average temperature approaches 25ºC during summer (October - March), with maximums that can exceed 35ºC and minimums that usually do not go below 19ºC - 20ºC.

El Calafate & El Chalten:

The climate in El Calafate is primarily dry. In summer the weather is dry, sunny, cool and windy; the average temperature is around 20 degrees Celsius (68°Fahrenheit), but it can reach a maximum of 30 degrees Celsius (86°Fahrenheit) and a minimum of 10ºC (50°F). Winds are usually moderate, but there can reach gusts of over 120 kilometers per hour. The weather here can be unpredictable making it really tricky to pack for. 

Mendoza:

Mendoza is located at the foot of the Andes Mountains. As a result, the weather is very mild and dry, with more rainfall in the winter months. The overall climate of Mendoza is quite similar to the climate in California.

The fresh breezes, bright sunshine and clear skies of the Andes Mountains are very pleasant, but it is important to realize that there are large differences in altitudes and temperatures across the province. Because of these variations, warm clothes are recommended anytime when visiting the region.