Rawson Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The climate in Rawson is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from warm during the warmest months
to mild in the cooler months.
The area is known for its low rainfall.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Rawson, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 27°C in January, the warmest time of the year, to a moderate 13°C during cooler months like July.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 4°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Rawson sits in an arid zone with minimal moisture, averaging 248 mm of rainfall per year. While rainfall varies throughout the year, each season offers its own charm. May brings wetter days averaging 28 mm of precipitation, spread over 6 rainy days. In contrast, January experiences a drier climate, with about 15 mm of rainfall spread across 4 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Rawson. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.4 hours, June marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.4 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 8°C in September to 16°C in January.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Rawson.
The city experiences its highest humidity in June, reaching 68%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 40%. 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 8 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in April, May, June and July and highest during January and December.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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8 m/s
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9 m/s
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Rawson in Argentina
During the months of February, March, April, November and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
January has an average maximum temperature of 27°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 13°C.
May tops the wettest month list with 28 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 15 mm of precipitation.
January is the sunniest month with an average of 311 hours of sunshine.
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