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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Talampaya National Park.
Talampaya National Park, La Rioja Province, Argentina, experiences significant temperature variation throughout the year. Summers bring daytime highs of 35°C (95°F) in January, while winters cool to 18°C (64°F) in June.
With around 600 mm (24 in) of annual rain/snowfall, the city has moderate precipitation levels. January is the wettest month and August the driest. It also has a distinct dry season from April to October, with very warm summers and mild winters.
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Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to moderate in Talampaya National Park. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 35°C (95°F) in January to a moderate 18°C (64°F) in the coolest month, June.
Nights vary from 21°C (70°F) in January to around 2°C (36°F) during the colder months.
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Generally, Talampaya National Park has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 600 mm (24 in) of rain/snowfall annually. The climate in Talampaya National Park shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy snowfall in January, the wettest month, with an average of 173 mm (6.8 in) of precipitation over 7 snowy days.
In contrast, the driest month August offers drier and sunnier days, with around 4 mm (0.2 in) of snowfall over a single snowy day. For more details, please visit our Talampaya National Park Precipitation page.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
March, April, May, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather in Talampaya National Park. In contrast, January tends to have less optimal conditions. Talampaya National Park has a distinct dry season from April to October, with very warm summers and mild winters.
Daytime highs range from 18°C (64°F) in June to 35°C (95°F) in January. Nighttime lows range from 2°C (36°F) to 21°C (70°F). Temperatures vary considerably through the year.
Annual rainfall is around 600 mm (24 in). January is the wettest month with 173 mm (6.8 in), while August is the driest with 4 mm (0.2 in). In the coldest months, precipitation may fall as snow.
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