Temperature in Patagonia in January

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Patagonia, Argentina this January.

Patagonia, Argentina, a region in Argentina, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in January ranging from 10°C (50°F) in El Chaltén to 33°C (91°F) in Neuquén. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 17°C (63°F) in Neuquén and 2°C (36°F) in El Chaltén. January falls during the summer season. On average, January is the warmest month of the year in Patagonia, Argentina. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Patagonia, Argentina in January?

Find the average daytime temperatures in January for the most popular destinations in Patagonia on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Best Places to Visit in Patagonia in January

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in January: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Patagonia temperatures in January: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Patagonia, Argentina in January?

Daytime temperatures in Puerto Madryn typically peak at 30°C (86°F) in January, putting it in the high range.

How cold does it get at night in Patagonia, Argentina in January?

Puerto Madryn sees nighttime lows close to 16°C (61°F) in January.

What is the warmest city in January in Patagonia, Argentina?

Neuquén tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 17°C (63°F).

What is the coldest city in January in Patagonia, Argentina?

According to our data, El Chaltén holds the title for the coldest city in Patagonia, Argentina in January. It experiences maximum temperatures of approximately 10°C (50°F) and drops to lows of about 2°C (36°F) during the night.

How much sun does Patagonia, Argentina get in January?

The weather is predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 292 hours of sunshine in Puerto Madryn. This means many sunny days, which creates a cheerful atmosphere during this month.

What is the water temperature in January?

The water temperature averages approximately 16°C (61°F) in Trelew this month, generally too cold for comfortable swimming.

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