Argentina weather in January
Planning a journey to Argentina this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Argentina in January?
Argentina has a wide variety of climate types. During January, you can expect temperatures that range from cold to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy. January is a summer month.
During the day temperatures vary from cold in Los Glaciares National Park at 9°C to very warm in Santiago del Estero at 35°C. At night it cools down to 23°C in Santiago del Estero and 2°C in Los Glaciares National Park. In Argentina, January typically stands out as the hottest month of the year. If you're planning a visit during this time, it would be wise to come prepared. Packing light and breathable summer cloths will ensure you stay comfortable throughout your stay.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Paso De Indios with an average of 9.6 mm to heavy rainfall in Tafí del Valle with 437 mm. Meanwhile, Buenos Aires enjoys approximately 285 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
For specific regional insights in Argentina for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Argentina climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Argentina?
Average weather in Buenos Aires
In January Buenos Aires generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in San Carlos de Bariloche
In January San Carlos de Bariloche generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Mar del Plata
In January Mar del Plata generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Mendoza
In January Mendoza generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Salta
In January Salta generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Argentina?
In our opinion, January is a good time to visit Argentina with overall pleasant weather in Buenos Aires. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, March, April, May, September, November and December provide perfect weather in Buenos Aires. In contrast, June and July tend to have tolerable weather conditions.
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