When is the best time to go to Mar del Plata

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Mar del Plata, Argentina. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Mar del Plata weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Mar del Plata are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Mar del Plata January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
23°C 72mm 9.6hrs 15.4hrs 19°C

The climate in Mar del Plata during January can be summarized as warm and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Mar del Plata, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

January is in the summer in Mar del Plata and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Mar del Plata with around 72mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Mar del Plata February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
23°C 72mm 9.4hrs 14.4hrs 19°C

February in Mar del Plata is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Mar del Plata, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

February is in the summer in Mar del Plata and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Mar del Plata with around 72mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Mar del Plata weather in February »

March

Mar del Plata March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
21°C 95mm 8hrs 13.3hrs 19°C

The weather in March in Mar del Plata is characteristically warm and a little damp.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Mar del Plata, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

March is in the fall / autumn in Mar del Plata and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Mar del Plata with around 95mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Mar del Plata April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
18°C 68mm 6.9hrs 12hrs 16°C

Mar del Plata's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Mar del Plata.

April is in the fall / autumn in Mar del Plata and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Mar del Plata with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Mar del Plata May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
15°C 72mm 5.8hrs 11.1hrs 13°C

May is a reasonably dry month in Mar del Plata and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Mar del Plata.

May is in the fall / autumn in Mar del Plata and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 6°C (44°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Mar del Plata with around 72mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Mar del Plata weather in May »

June

Mar del Plata June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
12°C 65mm 5hrs 15.4hrs 11°C

June in Mar del Plata is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Mar del Plata for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the winter in Mar del Plata and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Mar del Plata with around 65mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Mar del Plata July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
11°C 55mm 5.4hrs 14.4hrs 9°C

July in Mar del Plata is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Mar del Plata.

July is in the winter in Mar del Plata and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 4°C (38°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Mar del Plata with around 55mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Mar del Plata weather in July »

August

Mar del Plata August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
12°C 54mm 6.4hrs 13.3hrs 8°C

The weather in August in Mar del Plata is characteristically cool and reasonably dry.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Mar del Plata.

August is in the winter in Mar del Plata and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Mar del Plata with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Mar del Plata weather in August »

September

Mar del Plata September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
14°C 61mm 6.7hrs 12hrs 9°C

Mar del Plata's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Mar del Plata for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the spring in Mar del Plata and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Mar del Plata with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Mar del Plata weather in September »

October

Mar del Plata October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
16°C 68mm 7.9hrs 11.1hrs 11°C

October is a reasonably dry month in Mar del Plata and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Mar del Plata.

October is in the spring in Mar del Plata and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Mar del Plata with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Mar del Plata weather in October »

November

Mar del Plata November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
19°C 70mm 9.6hrs 15.4hrs 14°C

Mild and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Mar del Plata during the month of November

It is perhaps a good month to visit Mar del Plata, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

November is in the spring in Mar del Plata and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Mar del Plata with around 70mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Mar del Plata December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
21°C 74mm 9.4hrs 14.4hrs 16°C

December in Mar del Plata is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Mar del Plata, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

December is in the summer in Mar del Plata and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Mar del Plata with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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Mar del Plata weather stats

Mar del Plata weather statistics
Hottest month: February 25°C 77°F
Driest month: August 54mm 2.1ins
Sunniest month: February 9.4hrs
Coldest month: July 12.1°C 53.8°F
Wettest month: March 95mm 3.7ins
Warmest sea: February 19.5°C 67.1°F
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