San Carlos de Bariloche Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
San Carlos de Bariloche has a temperate climate with dry summers and a cold winter compared to Argentinian standards. The climate is strongly influenced by the ocean wind from the west which is strongly cooled by the Andes mountains. Especially in the month of November, there can be a strong wind. Most precipitation in winter is snowfall and temperatures can drop quickly, however this usually does not last long.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from pleasant to chilly in San Carlos de Bariloche. On average, daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 21°C in February to a chilly 4°C in July.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching -3°C in July. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
San Carlos de Bariloche has a relatively rain/snowy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1170 mm of rain/snowfall annually. The seasons in San Carlos de Bariloche, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, June, receives heavy snow/rainfall, with an average of 205 mm of precipitation. This snow/rainfall is distributed across 14 snowy/rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 37 mm over 5 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our San Carlos de Bariloche Precipitation page.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
In San Carlos de Bariloche, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 11.2 hours in January. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. June sees a soft sun for only 3.3 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in San Carlos de Bariloche.
The city experiences its highest humidity in June, reaching 80%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 54%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit San Carlos de Bariloche in Argentina
During the months of January and February 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:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in June, July and August.
February has an average maximum temperature of 21°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 4°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 205 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 37 mm of precipitation.
January is the sunniest month with an average of 335 hours of sunshine.
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