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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Neuquén.
Neuquén, Neuquén Province, Argentina, sees big temperature differences between seasons, with January peaking at 33°C (91°F) and July dropping to 13°C (55°F).
With just 249 mm (9.8 in) of annual rain/snowfall, the city has a dry, desert-like climate. The sunniest month is January, with 10.5 hours of sunshine per day on average.
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Visitors to Neuquén can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 33°C (91°F) in January. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 13°C (55°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 17°C (63°F) in January to 2°C (36°F) in July.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Neuquén experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation with almost no rain/snowfall, generally receiving 249 mm (9.8 in) annually. Neuquén can be quite wet during October, receiving approximately 31 mm (1.2 in) of precipitation over 5 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (January), you will experience much drier conditions, with 12 mm (0.5 in) of precipitation spread across 3 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Neuquén Precipitation page.
Neuquén can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of January under a blue sky, with approximately 10.5 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in June, with only 4.0 hours of sunlight per day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Neuquén.
The city experiences its highest humidity in June, reaching 69%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 37%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s (2 knots) in March, April, May, June and July to 3 m/s (6 knots) in January, November and December. What does this mean?
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
March, April, September, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather in Neuquén. In contrast, January and July tend to have less optimal conditions. Neuquén has very little rainfall year-round, with very warm summers and mild winters.
Daytime highs range from 13°C (55°F) in July to 33°C (91°F) in January. Nighttime lows range from 2°C (36°F) to 17°C (63°F). Temperatures vary considerably through the year.
Annual rainfall is around 249 mm (9.8 in). October is the wettest month with 31 mm (1.2 in), while January is the driest with 12 mm (0.5 in).
Neuquén receives around 2,679 hours of sunshine per year. January is the sunniest month with 315 hours, while June is the cloudiest with just 120 hours. Overall, Neuquén enjoys abundant sunshine.
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