Neuquén climate
Neuquén (Argentina) has a cold semi-arid climate (Köppen BSk). The average temperature over the year is 15 °C59 °F, and about 249 mm9.8 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Neuquén climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3391 | 1762 | 2576 | 220.9 | 0 |
| Feb | 3188 | 1660 | 2474 | 200.8 | 0 |
| Mar | 2781 | 1355 | 2068 | 110.4 | 0 |
| Apr | 2170 | 847 | 1558 | 301.2 | 0 |
| May | 1660 | 440 | 1050 | 261.0 | 2 |
| Jun | 1253 | 134 | 744 | 130.5 | 10 |
| Jul | 1152 | 033 | 642 | 351.4 | 14 |
| Aug | 1457 | 235 | 846 | 110.4 | 9 |
| Sep | 1865 | 440 | 1152 | 160.6 | 3 |
| Oct | 2272 | 846 | 1559 | 371.4 | 0 |
| Nov | 2781 | 1152 | 1967 | 140.5 | 0 |
| Dec | 3187 | 1558 | 2373 | 140.6 | 0 |
| Year | 3391 | 033 | 1559 | 2499.8 | 39 |
“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 | 33% | 26% | 8.5 | 14:36 |
| Feb | 36% | 28% | 7.3 | 13:37 |
| Mar | 42% | 31% | 5.7 | 12:27 |
| Apr | 53% | 42% | 3.9 | 11:07 |
| May | 66% | 58% | 2.4 | 10:02 |
| Jun | 71% | 59% | 2.0 | 9:27 |
| Jul | 71% | 59% | 2.2 | 9:41 |
| Aug | 64% | 56% | 3.2 | 10:38 |
| Sep | 55% | 49% | 4.7 | 11:54 |
| Oct | 50% | 50% | 6.1 | 13:12 |
| Nov | 41% | 41% | 7.8 | 14:20 |
| Dec | 35% | 33% | 8.6 | 14:53 |
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 Neuquén is like
The warmest month is January, with an average high of 33 °C91 °F and a low of 17 °C62 °F. The coldest is July, when highs average 11 °C52 °F and lows 0 °C33 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 18.9 °C34.1 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is dry, with about 249 mm9.8 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is May–July, which brings 30% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: February and March, June, August and September and November and December. The wettest month is October (37 mm1.4 in), the driest is March (11 mm0.4 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 33% in January to 71% in June. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 26%) are typical of January. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 11 km/h (7 mph) in May to 17 km/h (10 mph) in December. Daylight lasts from about 9.4 hours in June to 14.9 hours in December.
Best time to visit Neuquén
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are March and April and October and November: average highs of 21 °C70 °F to 27 °C81 °F with 11 mm0.4 in to 37 mm1.4 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is cold, with average highs of 11 °C52 °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 Neuquén
- Summer (December–February) — highs 3187 to 33 °C91 °F, lows 1558 to 17 °C62 °F, about 19 mm0.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Autumn (March–May) — highs 1660 to 27 °C81 °F, lows 440 to 13 °C55 °F, about 22 mm0.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Winter (June–August) — highs 1152 to 14 °C57 °F, lows 033 to 2 °C35 °F, about 20 mm0.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (September–November) — highs 1865 to 27 °C81 °F, lows 440 to 11 °C52 °F, about 22 mm0.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Neuquén compares
Compared with Temuco, about 394 km to the west, Neuquén is on average 2.6 °C4.7 °F warmer and receives 75% less precipitation (249 mm9.8 in vs 1,007 mm40 in). The difference is largest in December (6.8 °C12.3 °F warmer).
Of the 31 places in Argentina covered by World Climates, Neuquén is the 28th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 30th 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): Zaragoza (Spain, BSk), Albacete (Spain, BSk) and Djelfa (Algeria, BSk).
Nearby places
- Villa Mercedes 383 km · 14 °C57 °F · 724 mm29 in
- Temuco 394 km · 12 °C54 °F · 1,007 mm40 in
- Los Ángeles 410 km · 13 °C56 °F · 771 mm30 in
- Santa Rosa 421 km · 16 °C61 °F · 743 mm29 in
- Chillán 441 km · 16 °C61 °F · 620 mm24 in
- Valdivia 456 km · 12 °C53 °F · 1,111 mm44 in
- Osorno 470 km · 11 °C52 °F · 1,131 mm45 in
- San Rafael 483 km · 17 °C62 °F · 410 mm16 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Neuquén?
January is the warmest month in Neuquén, with an average high of 33 °C (91 °F) and an average low of 17 °C (62 °F).
What is the coldest month in Neuquén?
July is the coldest month, with an average high of 11 °C (52 °F) and an average low of 0 °C (33 °F).
When does it rain the most in Neuquén?
October is the wettest month with about 37 mm (1.4 in) of precipitation; March is the driest with about 11 mm (0.4 in).
What is the best time to visit Neuquén?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are March and April and October and November.
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.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 397 m, while Neuquén lies at about 281 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +0.8 °C1.4 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.