Comodoro Rivadavia climate
Comodoro Rivadavia (Argentina) has a cold semi-arid climate (Köppen BSk). The average temperature over the year is 12 °C53 °F, and about 289 mm11 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Comodoro Rivadavia climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2373 | 1456 | 1865 | 90.4 | 0 |
| Feb | 2272 | 1356 | 1864 | 220.9 | 0 |
| Mar | 2067 | 1253 | 1660 | 401.6 | 0 |
| Apr | 1660 | 847 | 1254 | 281.1 | 0 |
| May | 1253 | 642 | 948 | 321.3 | 0 |
| Jun | 948 | 338 | 643 | 361.4 | 1 |
| Jul | 847 | 236 | 541 | 281.1 | 2 |
| Aug | 1050 | 338 | 744 | 301.2 | 1 |
| Sep | 1254 | 541 | 948 | 160.6 | 0 |
| Oct | 1560 | 745 | 1152 | 130.5 | 0 |
| Nov | 1865 | 1049 | 1457 | 150.6 | 0 |
| Dec | 2170 | 1254 | 1762 | 190.7 | 0 |
| Year | 2373 | 236 | 1253 | 28911 | 4 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52% | 45% | 7.5 | 15:20 |
| Feb | 55% | 47% | 6.3 | 14:03 |
| Mar | 59% | 49% | 4.6 | 12:33 |
| Apr | 65% | 52% | 3.0 | 10:51 |
| May | 74% | 61% | 1.8 | 9:27 |
| Jun | 77% | 63% | 1.3 | 8:41 |
| Jul | 78% | 62% | 1.5 | 8:00 |
| Aug | 73% | 61% | 2.4 | 10:13 |
| Sep | 68% | 55% | 3.9 | 11:51 |
| Oct | 60% | 55% | 5.5 | 13:30 |
| Nov | 55% | 51% | 6.9 | 14:59 |
| Dec | 53% | 50% | 7.6 | 15:43 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Comodoro Rivadavia is like
The warmest month is January, with an average high of 23 °C73 °F and a low of 14 °C56 °F. The coldest is July, when highs average 8 °C47 °F and lows 2 °C36 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 12.8 °C23.1 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
It is dry, with about 289 mm11 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is March–May, which brings 35% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: September–January. The wettest month is March (40 mm1.6 in), the driest is January (9 mm0.4 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 52% in January to 78% in July. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 45%) are typical of January. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 19 km/h (12 mph) in September to 23 km/h (15 mph) in June. Daylight lasts from about 8.7 hours in June to 15.7 hours in December.
Best time to visit Comodoro Rivadavia
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–March: average highs of 18 °C65 °F to 23 °C73 °F with 9 mm0.4 in to 40 mm1.6 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is cold, with average highs of 8 °C47 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Comodoro Rivadavia
- Summer (December–February) — highs 2170 to 23 °C73 °F, lows 1254 to 14 °C56 °F, about 17 mm0.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket.
- Autumn (March–May) — highs 1253 to 20 °C67 °F, lows 642 to 12 °C53 °F, about 33 mm1.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
- Winter (June–August) — highs 847 to 10 °C50 °F, lows 236 to 3 °C38 °F, about 31 mm1.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes.
- Spring (September–November) — highs 1254 to 18 °C65 °F, lows 541 to 10 °C49 °F, about 15 mm0.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
How Comodoro Rivadavia compares
Of the 31 places in Argentina covered by World Climates, Comodoro Rivadavia is the 31st warmest by annual mean temperature and the 29th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Argentina climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern (seasons shifted for the other hemisphere where needed): Ballarat (Australia, Cfb), León (Spain, Csb) and Rennes (France, Cfb).
Nearby places
- Puerto Montt 656 km · 11 °C52 °F · 1,337 mm53 in
- Osorno 744 km · 11 °C52 °F · 1,131 mm45 in
- Neuquén 770 km · 15 °C59 °F · 249 mm9.8 in
- Valdivia 819 km · 12 °C53 °F · 1,111 mm44 in
- Punta Arenas 848 km · 6 °C43 °F · 577 mm23 in
- Temuco 896 km · 12 °C54 °F · 1,007 mm40 in
- Bahía Blanca 903 km · 16 °C60 °F · 647 mm25 in
- Stanley 957 km · 6 °C44 °F · 651 mm26 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Comodoro Rivadavia?
January is the warmest month in Comodoro Rivadavia, with an average high of 23 °C (73 °F) and an average low of 14 °C (56 °F).
What is the coldest month in Comodoro Rivadavia?
July is the coldest month, with an average high of 8 °C (47 °F) and an average low of 2 °C (36 °F).
When does it rain the most in Comodoro Rivadavia?
March is the wettest month with about 40 mm (1.6 in) of precipitation; January is the driest with about 9 mm (0.4 in).
What is the best time to visit Comodoro Rivadavia?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are November–March.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.