Patagonia weather in January
Are you planning a trip to Patagonia in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Patagonia in January?
Patagonia is a region in Argentina. The weather in Patagonia in January can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from pleasant to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. During January, summer is in full swing.
During the day the temperature is pleasant in San Carlos de Bariloche at 21°C and very warm in Neuquén at 33°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 17°C in Neuquén and 6°C in San Carlos de Bariloche.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Comodoro Rivadavia with an average of 11 mm to moderate rainfall in Santa Rosa with 84 mm. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, San Carlos de Bariloche typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year. Meanwhile, San Carlos de Bariloche enjoys close to 335 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
For specific regional insights in Patagonia for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Patagonia climate page.
Where to go in Patagonia in January
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Average weather in San Carlos de Bariloche
In January San Carlos de Bariloche generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Average weather in Puerto Madryn
In January Puerto Madryn generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Average weather in Neuquén
In January Neuquén generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Average weather in Trelew
In January Trelew generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Average weather in Comodoro Rivadavia
In January Comodoro Rivadavia generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Patagonia?
We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Patagonia with overall perfect weather in San Carlos de Bariloche.
On average, the best time to visit Patagonia is in January and February with generally perfect weather in San Carlos de Bariloche. In contrast, May, June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.
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