Mar del Plata Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Mar del Plata has an oceanic climate. Rainfall is fairly even throughout the year, but during winter months the average is just a bit lower. The average temperatures are pleasant in summer and it can be chilly in winter (June - September). However even in the summer months it can get cold at night and you will need a blanket to sleep under.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Visitors to Mar del Plata can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 26°C in January, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 13°C during cooler months like July.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 6°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Mar del Plata experiences moderate precipitation patterns, averaging 865 mm yearly. While rainfall varies throughout the year, each season offers its own charm. February brings wetter days averaging 89 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 rainy days. In contrast, May experiences a drier climate, with about 51 mm of rainfall spread across 9 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Mar del Plata. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 9.5 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.0 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 11°C in August to 21°C in February.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Mar del Plata.
The city experiences its highest humidity in June, reaching 84%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 76%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 4 m/s to 5 m/s. It is lower in March, April, May, June, July and August and higher in January, February, September, October, November and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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6 m/s
7 m/s
6 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Mar del Plata in Argentina
During the months of January, February, March, April, November and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
January has an average maximum temperature of 26°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 13°C.
February tops the wettest month list with 89 mm of rainfall.
May is the driest month with 51 mm of precipitation.
January is the sunniest month with an average of 285 hours of sunshine.
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