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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Valle Grande.
Valle Grande, Mendoza Province, Argentina, experiences significant temperature variation throughout the year. Summers bring daytime highs of 30°C (86°F) in January, while winters cool to 14°C (57°F) in July.
With around 500 mm (20 in) of annual rain/snowfall, Valle Grande has a fairly dry climate. However, it has a distinct dry season from May to September, with very warm summers and mild winters. The wettest month is October, while June sees the least rain. Sunshine peaks in January, when the city sees around 10.8 hours of sunshine per day.
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Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very warm to moderate in Valle Grande. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 30°C (86°F) in January. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 14°C (57°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 15°C (59°F) in January to -1°C (30°F) in July.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
With annual rain/snowfall averaging 500 mm (20 in), Valle Grande maintains relatively low precipitation levels throughout the seasons. Valle Grande can be quite wet during October, receiving approximately 60 mm (2.4 in) of precipitation over 5 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (June), you will experience much drier conditions, with 19 mm (0.7 in) of precipitation spread across 4 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Valle Grande Precipitation page.
Valle Grande can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of January under a blue sky, with approximately 10.8 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in June, with only 5.2 hours of sunlight per day.
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The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Valle Grande.
The city experiences its highest humidity in May, reaching 67%. In December, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 50%. 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.
February, March, April, October, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather in Valle Grande. In contrast, January and May tend to have less optimal conditions. Valle Grande has a distinct dry season from May to September, with very warm summers and mild winters.
Daytime highs range from 14°C (57°F) in July to 30°C (86°F) in January. Nighttime lows range from -1°C (30°F) to 15°C (59°F). Temperatures vary considerably through the year.
Annual rainfall is around 500 mm (20 in). October is the wettest month with 60 mm (2.4 in), while June is the driest with 19 mm (0.7 in).
Valle Grande receives around 2,845 hours of sunshine per year. January is the sunniest month with 323 hours, while June is the cloudiest with just 155 hours. Overall, Valle Grande enjoys abundant sunshine.
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