When is the best time to go to Mendoza

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Mendoza, 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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Mendoza weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Mendoza 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

Mendoza January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 36mm 10.3hrs 14.9hrs

The weather in January in Mendoza is characteristically hot and reasonably dry.

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

January is in the summer in Mendoza and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Mendoza with around 36mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Mendoza February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 35mm 9.7hrs 14.1hrs

February in Mendoza is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.

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 Mendoza.

February is in the summer in Mendoza and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Mendoza with around 35mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Mendoza March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 29mm 8.2hrs 13.2hrs

The weather in March in Mendoza is characteristically warm and dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Mendoza, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

March is in the fall / autumn in Mendoza and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (80°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Mendoza with around 29mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Mendoza April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
20°C 12mm 7.8hrs 12.1hrs

Mendoza's weather in April is typically mild and dry in nature.

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

April is in the fall / autumn in Mendoza and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Mendoza with around 12mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Mendoza May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 6mm 7hrs 11.4hrs

May is a very dry month in Mendoza 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 Mendoza.

May is in the fall / autumn in Mendoza and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Mendoza with around 6mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Mendoza June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
14°C 5mm 6.3hrs 14.9hrs

June in Mendoza is generally very dry with the temperature being cool.

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

June is in the winter in Mendoza and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Mendoza with around 5mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Mendoza weather in June »

July

Mendoza July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 6mm 6.7hrs 14.1hrs

July in Mendoza is generally very dry with the temperature being cool.

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

July is in the winter in Mendoza and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (59°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Mendoza with around 6mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

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

Mendoza weather in July »

August

Mendoza August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 4mm 7.8hrs 13.2hrs

The weather in August in Mendoza is characteristically mild and very 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 Mendoza.

August is in the winter in Mendoza and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Mendoza with around 4mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Mendoza weather in August »

September

Mendoza September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 10mm 8.1hrs 12.1hrs

Mendoza's weather in September is typically mild and very dry in nature.

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 Mendoza.

September is in the spring in Mendoza and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Mendoza with around 10mm 0.4 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Mendoza weather in September »

October

Mendoza October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 13mm 9.4hrs 11.4hrs

October is a dry month in Mendoza and the temperature is generally mild.

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

October is in the spring in Mendoza and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 11°C (51°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Mendoza with around 13mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 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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November

Mendoza November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 19mm 10.4hrs 14.9hrs

The climate in Mendoza during November can be summarized as warm and dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Mendoza, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

November is in the spring in Mendoza and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Mendoza with around 19mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Mendoza December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 27mm 10.2hrs 14.1hrs

December in Mendoza is generally dry with the temperature being hot.

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

December is in the summer in Mendoza and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Mendoza with around 27mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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Mendoza weather stats

Mendoza weather statistics
Hottest month: January 30.7°C 87.3°F
Driest month: August 4mm 0.2ins
Sunniest month: November 10.4hrs
Coldest month: July 14.5°C 58.1°F
Wettest month: January 36mm 1.4ins
Warmest sea: February 19.1°C 66.4°F
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