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Chilecito, La Rioja Province, Argentina has an average annual maximum temperature of 21°C (70°F), with moderate seasonal shifts ranging from 16°C (61°F) in July to 25°C (77°F) in January. Below you'll find a full monthly breakdown and a comparison with cities worldwide.
The weather in Chilecito changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Nights are cooler, with lows ranging from 15°C (59°F) to 3°C (37°F).
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Chilecito by month:
The coldest point of the day usually falls between 4 AM and 6 AM, with temperatures peaking around 3 PM. January, the city's warmest month, gets 266 hours of sunshine.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
The map below shows the annual temperature across Argentina. You can also select individual months if you want to compare a specific time of year.
Chilecito's average annual maximum temperature is 21°C (70°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:
Rome, Italy averages 20°C (68°F) annually, with reliably warm summers and comfortable winters.
Interlaken, Switzerland averages 8°C (46°F) a year, with cold winters and cool summers thanks to its Alpine setting.
Seoul, South Korea averages 18°C (64°F) a year, with four clear seasons, cold winters, and hot humid summers.
Perth, Australia averages 25°C (77°F) annually, with a classic Mediterranean climate, hot dry summers and mild wet winters.
Temperature alone doesn't tell the whole story, humidity plays a big role in how warm or cold it actually feels. High humidity in summer makes the heat feel more intense, particularly once temperatures climb above 25°C. In winter, the same humidity can make cold air feel sharper than the thermometer suggests.
In Chilecito, July is the coolest month, with average highs of 16°C (61°F) and humidity around 63%, considered high. In January, the warmest month, temperatures average 25°C (77°F) with 62% humidity, conditions that feel high. For a full picture, see our humidity page.
Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.
The readings come from a range of sources, land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.
Global average temperatures have risen by around 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era, and the effects are visible across many regions. Winters are milder on average, with fewer frost days and less snow in many parts of the world. Heatwaves are more frequent and more intense, and Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all set records.
Summers are also getting drier in some areas, while winter rainfall has increased in others. This contributies to higher river levels and more flooding. In many countries, spring arrives earlier and autumn lasts longer. It has knock-on effects for wildlife, agriculture, and local ecosystems.
For more on Chilecito's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Chilecito climate page.
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Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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