RÃo Gallegos Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The temperature in RÃo Gallegos can vary quite a bit throughout the year.
Temperatures can be pleasant during the warmest months,
and cold during the cooler months.
It maintains relatively low levels of precipitation throughout the seasons.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Visitors to RÃo Gallegos can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 20°C in January, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 7°C during cooler months like July.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around -1°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
RÃo Gallegos's climate is marked by below-average rain/snowfall, accumulating 397 mm of precipitation yearly. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, December receives moderate rainfall, averaging 53 mm of precipitation, recorded across 9 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, July brings less snow/rainfall, with 23 mm over 7 snowy/rainy days. For more details, please visit our RÃo Gallegos Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in RÃo Gallegos. While October receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 5.5 hours, July marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 2.8 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 4°C in July to 10°C in January.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in RÃo Gallegos.
The city experiences its highest humidity in June, reaching 80%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 52%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed varies between 5 m/s and 9 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in May and July and highest during November and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
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Other facts from our historical weather data:January has an average maximum temperature of 20°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 7°C.
December tops the wettest month list with 53 mm of rainfall.
July is the driest month with 23 mm of precipitation.
October is the sunniest month with an average of 166 hours of sunshine.
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