Mendoza Province

Mendoza Province Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Mendoza Province, Argentina in October.

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San Rafael Mendoza Chacras de Coria Potrerillos

Planning a trip to Mendoza Province, Argentina this October? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Mendoza Province in October

Mendoza Province, Argentina is a region in Argentina. The weather in Mendoza Province in October can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from very cold to warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to high.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from very cold in Los Penitentes at -1°C (30°F) to warm in San Martín at 27°C (81°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C (55°F) in San Martín and -12°C (10°F) in Los Penitentes.

For a closer look at conditions across Mendoza Province, Argentina, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in San Martín with an average of 29 mm (1.1 in) to high rainfall in La Consulta with 144 mm (5.7 in).

Average sunshine

October brings good sunshine to many areas. Mendoza sees around 275 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

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Best Places to Visit in Mendoza Province in October

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Mendoza Province.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Mendoza Province

What is the weather like in October for some of the most popular destinations in Mendoza Province, Argentina?

Temperature range in Mendoza Province (October)

Precipitation variation in Mendoza Province (October)

Mendoza

In October Mendoza generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

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October
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September
October
November
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
221 hours
275 hours
307 hours
Monthly rainfall
38 mm (1.5 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
3 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Mendoza →

San Rafael

In October San Rafael generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
199 hours
253 hours
291 hours
Monthly rainfall
32 mm (1.3 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
4 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in San Rafael →

Chacras de Coria

In October Chacras de Coria generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

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October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
221 hours
275 hours
307 hours
Monthly rainfall
45 mm (1.8 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
4 days
5 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Chacras de Coria →

Potrerillos

In October Potrerillos generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

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October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
0°C (32°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
221 hours
275 hours
307 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
5 days
5 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Potrerillos →

Maipú

In October Maipú generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
221 hours
275 hours
307 hours
Monthly rainfall
35 mm (1.4 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
3 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Maipú →

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Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Mendoza Province in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
San Rafael 24°C (75°F) 9°C (48°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Mendoza 24°C (75°F) 10°C (50°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Chacras de Coria 22°C (72°F) 9°C (48°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)
Potrerillos 13°C (55°F) 0°C (32°F) 86 mm (3.4 in)
Maipú 25°C (77°F) 11°C (52°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Valle Grande 22°C (72°F) 8°C (46°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)

Mendoza Province weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Mendoza Province, Argentina in October?

Mendoza Province, Argentina typically experiences perfect weather in October, part of the season. Daytime highs in Mendoza average around 24°C (75°F), and temperatures drop to about 10°C (50°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Mendoza Province, Argentina in October?

Mendoza averages a daytime maximum of 24°C (75°F) in October, with overnight lows close to 10°C (50°F).

Does Mendoza Province, Argentina get a lot of rain in October?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Mendoza Province, Argentina during October, with Mendoza averaging close to 58 mm (2.3 in).

Is October a Good Time to Visit Mendoza Province, Argentina?

We believe that October is one of the best times to visit Mendoza Province, Argentina with overall perfect weather in Mendoza. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February, March, April, September, October and November offering mostly perfect weather in Mendoza. On the other hand, the weather in January, May and December tend to be tolerable.

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