Neuquén Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Visitors to Neuquén can expect significant temperature changes throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 33°C (91°F) in January. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a moderate 13°C (55°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 17°C (63°F) in January to 2°C (36°F) in July.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Neuquén experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation with almost no rain/snowfall, generally receiving 249 mm (9.8 in) annually. Neuquén can be quite wet during October, receiving approximately 31 mm (1.2 in) of precipitation over 5 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (January), you will experience much drier conditions, with 12 mm (0.5 in) of precipitation spread across 3 rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Neuquén Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Neuquén can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of January under a blue sky, with approximately 10.5 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in June, with only 4.0 hours of sunlight per day.

Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

Daily percentage of sunshine

The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Neuquén.

The city experiences its highest humidity in June, reaching 69%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 37%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s (2 knots) in March, April, May, June and July to 3 m/s (6 knots) in January, November and December. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)