Weather in October in Argentina
Thinking about venturing to Argentina this October 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 October?
In October, Argentina experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from very cold to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Los Penitentes at -1°C to very warm in San Ramón de la Nueva Orán at 32°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C in San Ramón de la Nueva Orán and -12°C in Los Penitentes.
Precipitation
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Caleta Olivia with an average of 17 mm to heavy rainfall in Chilecito with 329 mm. Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Buenos Aires.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Buenos Aires enjoys close to 226 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For specific regional insights in Argentina for October, 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 October for the 5 most popular destinations in Argentina?
Buenos Aires
In October Buenos Aires generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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San Carlos de Bariloche
In October San Carlos de Bariloche generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Mar del Plata
In October Mar del Plata generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Mendoza
In October Mendoza generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Salta
In October Salta generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Argentina.
Is October the best time to visit Argentina?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Buenos Aires, October might be a good time to visit Argentina. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, March, April, May, September, November and December provide perfect weather in Buenos Aires. The weather in June and July, on the other hand, tends to be tolerable.
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