Potrerillos weather in January (Mendoza Province, Argentina)

Wondering what the weather is like in Potrerillos during January? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The month of January in Potrerillos typically brings pleasant temperatures and heavy rainfall. During January, the summer season is in full swing. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 20°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 8°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Precipitation

Potrerillos in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 214 mm for the month. Experience the peak rainfall in this month, with heavy showers being the norm. A poncho is essential to stay dry and comfortable. Rain is expected on roughly 8 days.

Average sunshine

With approximately 311 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm April and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, May, June, July, August and September tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Potrerillos climate page with graphs.

 

Potrerillos, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 20°C  

Chance of Rain 26%  

Precipitation 214 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 50% *  

Sunshine 311 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 67% *  

* Data from: Mendoza, Argentina (41 KM, 25 Miles).

Where to go in Argentina in January

Find out more about the weather in Argentina and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Potrerillos, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

7/10

Camping

3/10

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