San Carlos de Bariloche Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in San Carlos de Bariloche. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s explore all the details to give you a full picture.

San Carlos de Bariloche is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1170 mm.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)

San Carlos de Bariloche can be quite wet during June, receiving approximately 205 mm of precipitation over 14 snowy/rainy days.

In contrast January, experiences much drier conditions, with 37 mm of rainfall, spread across 5 rainy days.

June, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 5°C. The city receives 98 hours of sunshine in this period. During the driest month January you can expect a temperature of 21°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our San Carlos de Bariloche Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Argentina

The map below shows the annual precipitation across Argentina. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

San Carlos de Bariloche’s average annual precipitation is 1170 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

In Toronto, Canada, annual precipitation averages [964 mm], with snowy winters and rainy summers.

Beijing, China, receives 560 mm of annual precipitation, concentrated in the summer months.

In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual precipitation is 1528 mm, with significant summer rains due to typhoon season.

Bangkok, Thailand, experiences a tropical monsoon climate with 1668 mm of annual rainfall, with the heaviest precipitation occurring during September and October.

How is Precipitation Measured?

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

Interesting weather facts

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm per year, with some years recording virtually no rainfall.
• Nearly 1,650 thunderstorm cells are estimated over the planet at any given time.

For more detailed information about San Carlos de Bariloche’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our San Carlos de Bariloche Climate page.