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Río Gallegos Climate by Month

The temperature in Río 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 day and night temperature

Visitors to Río Gallegos can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average 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 average around -1°C during these months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Río 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.

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 Río 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.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year in Río Gallegos ranges from 4°C in July to 10°C in January.

Water temperature over the year

The best time of year to visit Río Gallegos in Argentina

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Río Gallegos?
    January has an average maximum temperature of 20°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Río Gallegos?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 7°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Río Gallegos?
    December tops the wettest month list with 53 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Río Gallegos?
    July is the driest month with 23 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Río Gallegos?
    October is the sunniest month with an average of 166 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for Río Gallegos

    Sun   Dec 15
    18°C | 11°C
    W 40 km/h
    overcast and no rain

    overcast and no rain

    Mon   Dec 16
    25°C | 11°C
    NE 22 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain

    Tue   Dec 17
    23°C | 10°C
    W 32 km/h
    4.3 mm
    overcast and slight rain

    overcast and slight rain