Climate normals · 1970–2000
Río Gallegos Climate
Río Gallegos is a city in Argentina (20) with a population of about 95,796. Its average annual temperature is 7.6°C (46°F), with roughly 257 mm of rain per year.
7.6°C
Avg Temp
257
Precip (mm/yr)
Jan
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
Río Gallegos Climate
Río Gallegos has an average annual temperature of 7.6°C (46°F) and receives about 257 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
7.6°C
Avg Temp
257
Precip (mm/yr)
Jan
Hottest Month
Jul
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 13° / 56° | 31 mm |
| February | 13° / 55° | 25 mm |
| March | 11° / 51° | 24 mm |
| April | 8° / 46° | 22 mm |
| May | 4° / 40° | 26 mm |
| June | 2° / 35° | 19 mm |
| July | 1° / 34° | 20 mm |
| August | 3° / 38° | 11 mm |
| September | 6° / 42° | 12 mm |
| October | 8° / 47° | 17 mm |
| November | 11° / 51° | 22 mm |
| December | 12° / 54° | 28 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Río Gallegos
The most comfortable months to visit Río Gallegos are typically January, February and December, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is January (around 19°C high). The coldest is July (near -2°C low). January is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Río Gallegos are typically January, February and December, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Río Gallegos, Argentina has an average annual temperature of 7.6°C and about 257 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is January and the coldest is July.
In January, the hottest month, daily highs in Río Gallegos average about 19°C (67°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.