Río Negro Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Río Negro, Argentina in January.

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El Bolsón Las Grutas Cipolletti Viedma

Planning a journey to Río Negro, Argentina this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Río Negro in January

Río Negro, Argentina is a region in Argentina. Río Negro, Argentina has a wide variety of climate types. During January, you can expect temperatures that range from pleasant to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. January is a summer month.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from pleasant in Villa Mascardi at 19°C (66°F) to very warm in Allen at 33°C (91°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 17°C (63°F) in Allen and 5°C (41°F) in Villa Mascardi.

For specific regional insights in Río Negro, Argentina, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Cipolletti with an average of 14 mm (0.6 in) to moderate rainfall in El Bolsón with 64 mm (2.5 in). Based on climate data from the last 30 years, El Bolsón typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year.

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Best Places to Visit in Río Negro in January

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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 Río Negro

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Río Negro, Argentina?

Temperature range in Río Negro (January)

Precipitation variation in Río Negro (January)

El Bolsón

In January El Bolsón generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
94 mm (3.7 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
4 days
4 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in El Bolsón →

Las Grutas

In January Las Grutas generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
17 mm (0.7 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
27 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
3 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Las Grutas →

Cipolletti

In January Cipolletti generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
33°C (91°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
279 hours
315 hours
291 hours
Monthly rainfall
15 mm (0.6 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
3 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Cipolletti →

Viedma

In January Viedma generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
295 hours
290 hours
258 hours
Monthly rainfall
24 mm (0.9 in)
29 mm (1.1 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
5 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Viedma →

Allen

In January Allen generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
33°C (91°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
279 hours
315 hours
291 hours
Monthly rainfall
15 mm (0.6 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Allen →

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Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Río Negro in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
El Bolsón 20°C (68°F) 7°C (45°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Las Grutas 30°C (86°F) 18°C (64°F) 21 mm (0.8 in)
Cipolletti 33°C (91°F) 17°C (63°F) 14 mm (0.6 in)
Viedma 25°C (77°F) 17°C (63°F) 29 mm (1.1 in)
Allen 33°C (91°F) 17°C (63°F) 14 mm (0.6 in)
Balneario El Condor 26°C (79°F) 17°C (63°F) 30 mm (1.2 in)

Río Negro weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Río Negro, Argentina in January?

January in Río Negro, Argentina brings perfect weather. In El Bolsón, daytime temperatures are typically around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime lows hover near 7°C (45°F).

What is the average temperature in Río Negro, Argentina in January?

Daytime temperatures in El Bolsón peak at roughly 20°C (68°F) in January, dropping to about 7°C (45°F) overnight.

Does Río Negro, Argentina get a lot of rain in January?

Not particularly. El Bolsón averages just 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain in January, making it a mostly dry month for Río Negro, Argentina.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Río Negro, Argentina?

We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Río Negro, Argentina. Typically, the climate in El Bolsón is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Río Negro, Argentina is in January and February with generally perfect weather in El Bolsón. On the other hand, the weather in April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to be poor.

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