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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Los Antiguos.
Los Antiguos, Santa Cruz, Argentina, experiences significant temperature variation throughout the year. Summers bring daytime highs of 19°C (66°F) in February, while winters cool to 6°C (43°F) in July.
With around 764 mm (30 in) of annual rain/snowfall, the city has moderate precipitation levels. May is the wettest month and January the driest. It also has pleasant summers and cold winters. December is the sunniest month, averaging 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.
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Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from pleasant to chilly in Los Antiguos. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 19°C (66°F) in February to a chilly 6°C (43°F) in the coolest month, July.
Nights vary from 11°C (52°F) in February to around 1°C (34°F) during the colder months.
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Generally, Los Antiguos has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 764 mm (30 in) of rain/snowfall annually. The climate in Los Antiguos shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in May, the wettest month, with an average of 98 mm (3.9 in) of precipitation over 7 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month January offers drier and sunnier days, with around 37 mm (1.5 in) of rainfall over 2 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Los Antiguos Precipitation page.
For those who appreciate different seasons, Los Antiguos serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in December with an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in June, offering only 3.2 hours of daily sunlight.
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The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Los Antiguos.
The city experiences its highest humidity in June, reaching 87%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 72%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
January and February typically offer the most optimal weather in Los Antiguos. In contrast, May, June, July, August and September tend to have less optimal conditions. Los Antiguos has pleasant summers and cold winters.
Daytime highs range from 6°C (43°F) in July to 19°C (66°F) in February. Nighttime lows range from 1°C (34°F) to 11°C (52°F). Temperatures vary considerably through the year.
Annual rainfall is around 764 mm (30 in). May is the wettest month with 98 mm (3.9 in), while January is the driest with 37 mm (1.5 in).
Los Antiguos receives around 2,549 hours of sunshine per year. December is the sunniest month with 310 hours, while June is the cloudiest with just 95 hours. Overall, Los Antiguos enjoys abundant sunshine.
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