Climate of Río Gallegos, Santa Cruz, Argentina
Point-value climate at Río Gallegos (Santa Cruz, Argentina). Population approximately 85,700.
Located in Santa Cruz, Argentina, Río Gallegos has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 85,700. Monthly average temperatures range from 1.2°C / 34.2°F in July to 13.1°C / 55.6°F in January, with rainfall varying from 11 mm / 0.4 in (August) to 32 mm / 1.3 in (January) — about 259 mm / 10.2 in across the year. Río Gallegos is the capital of Santa Cruz. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Río Gallegos's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
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| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13.1°C55.6°F | 32 mm1.3″ | — |
| February | 12.7°C54.9°F | 25 mm1″ | — |
| March | 10.6°C51.1°F | 24 mm0.9″ | — |
| April | 7.7°C45.9°F | 22 mm0.9″ | — |
| May | 4.2°C39.6°F | 26 mm1″ | — |
| June | 1.6°C34.9°F | 19 mm0.7″ | — |
| July | 1.2°C34.2°F | 19 mm0.7″ | — |
| August | 3.2°C37.8°F | 11 mm0.4″ | — |
| September | 5.5°C41.9°F | 12 mm0.5″ | — |
| October | 8.2°C46.8°F | 17 mm0.7″ | — |
| November | 10.7°C51.3°F | 23 mm0.9″ | — |
| December | 12.1°C53.8°F | 29 mm1.1″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Río Gallegos?
Río Gallegos does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Río Gallegos's warmest month is January at an average of 13.1°C / 55.6°F, and its driest month is August with about 11 mm / 0.4 in of rain.
What is the climate of Río Gallegos?
Río Gallegos, in Santa Cruz, Argentina, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 1.2°C / 34.2°F in July to 13.1°C / 55.6°F in January. Annual rainfall is approximately 259 mm / 10.2 in, with the wettest month being January (32 mm / 1.3 in) and the driest August (11 mm / 0.4 in).
What is the average temperature in Río Gallegos in January?
The average temperature in Río Gallegos in January is 13.1°C / 55.6°F, with rainfall of about 32 mm / 1.3 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Río Gallegos?
The driest month in Río Gallegos is August, with about 11 mm / 0.4 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 3.2°C / 37.8°F.
When is the wettest month in Río Gallegos?
The wettest month in Río Gallegos is January, with approximately 32 mm / 1.3 in of average monthly rainfall.