Weather in July in Argentina
Thinking about venturing to Argentina this July and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Argentina in July?
In July, Argentina experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from very cold to warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy. During July, winter is in full swing.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from very cold in Los Penitentes at -8°C to warm in Tartagal at 24°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C in Tartagal and -16°C in Los Penitentes. In general, this month stands out as the coldest period throughout the year. However, even though July is the coolest month, you can still find places in Argentina with moderate temperatures, ensuring a pleasant experience throughout the year.
Precipitation
In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no snow/rainfall in La Quiaca with an average of 1.1 mm to heavy snow/rainfall in Los Alerces National Park with 309 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Buenos Aires, marking it as the year's driest month.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 149 hours of sunlight expected in Buenos Aires. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For a closer look at July's conditions in Argentina, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Argentina's yearly weather, check out our Argentina climate page.
Where to go in Argentina in July
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in July for the 5 most popular destinations in Argentina?
Buenos Aires
In July Buenos Aires generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
San Carlos de Bariloche
In July San Carlos de Bariloche generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Mar del Plata
In July Mar del Plata generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Mendoza
In July Mendoza generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Salta
In July Salta generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is July the best time to visit Argentina?
In our view, July might not be the best time to travel to Argentina with often tolerable weather in Buenos Aires.
On average, the best time to visit Argentina is in March, April, May, September, November and December with generally perfect weather in Buenos Aires. On the other hand, the months of June and July tend to have tolerable weather conditions.
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