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Weather in January in Mendoza Province

Thinking about venturing to Mendoza Province this January 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 Mendoza Province in January?

Mendoza Province is a region in Argentina. Mendoza Province offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In January, one might encounter temperatures that range from mild to very warm, and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. January falls during the summer season.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from mild in Los Penitentes at 12°C to very warm in General Alvear at 34°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C in General Alvear and -1°C in Los Penitentes. In Mendoza Province, 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.

To explore the conditions in Mendoza Province in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Las Lenas with an average of 31 mm to heavy rainfall in Potrerillos with 214 mm.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Mendoza enjoys approximately 311 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Mendoza Province climate page.

Where to go in Mendoza Province in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Mendoza Province on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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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).

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Argentina, check out our Mendoza Province's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Mendoza Province?

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.

Mendoza
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
23°C 
10°C 
2,874 hours 
632 mm 
43 days 
poor 
January January
31°C 
18°C 
311 hours 
75 mm 
6 days 
pleasant 
February   >> February
>>  
29°C 
16°C 
255 hours 
73 mm 
5 days 
perfect 
Climate in Mendoza

San Rafael

In January San Rafael generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

San Rafael
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
23°C 
9°C 
2,845 hours 
509 mm 
51 days 
poor 
January January
32°C 
17°C 
323 hours 
54 mm 
7 days 
pleasant 
February   >> February
>>  
30°C 
15°C 
278 hours 
59 mm 
6 days 
pleasant 
Climate in San Rafael

Chacras de Coria

In January Chacras de Coria generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Chacras de Coria
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
21°C 
9°C 
2,874 hours 
850 mm 
49 days 
poor 
January January
29°C 
17°C 
311 hours 
117 mm 
6 days 
pleasant 
February   >> February
>>  
27°C 
15°C 
255 hours 
109 mm 
6 days 
pleasant 
Climate in Chacras de Coria

Potrerillos

In January Potrerillos generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Potrerillos
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
13°C 
1°C 
2,874 hours 
1255 mm 
60 days 
unpleasant 
January January
20°C 
8°C 
311 hours 
214 mm 
8 days 
unpleasant 
February   >> February
>>  
19°C 
7°C 
255 hours 
183 mm 
8 days 
unpleasant 
Climate in Potrerillos

Maipú

In January Maipú generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Maipú
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
23°C 
11°C 
2,874 hours 
608 mm 
47 days 
poor 
January January
31°C 
19°C 
311 hours 
72 mm 
6 days 
pleasant 
February   >> February
>>  
30°C 
17°C 
255 hours 
72 mm 
6 days 
pleasant 
Climate in Maipú

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Mendoza Province, in Argentina.

Is January the best time to visit Mendoza Province?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Mendoza, January might be a good time to visit Mendoza Province. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Mendoza Province is in February, March, April, September, October and November with generally perfect weather in Mendoza. On the other hand, the month of May tends to have tolerable weather conditions.

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