Neuquén, Neuquen Weather by Month and Climate Averages

Neuquén, Neuquen gets 249 mm of precipitation a year over about 32 rainy days. January is the warmest month (average high 32°C) and July the coldest (average low 0°C).

Neuquén climate at a glance

Semi-arid climate

Neuquén, Neuquen has hot summers and mild winters. Daytime highs range from about 13°C in June to 32°C in January. October is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically April to May and September, when daytime highs sit near 20°C.

How much rain does Neuquén get?

Neuquén gets 249 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 32 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 90% of Argentina.

October is the wettest month, with 33 mm. November is the driest, with 12 mm. May has the most rainy days, about 4.

Neuquén weather by month

Neuquén weather in January

In January, Neuquén averages a high of 32°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 29 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 77% of daylight hours. The January record high is 42°C (1980) and the record low is 3°C (2001).

Neuquén weather in February

In February, Neuquén averages a high of 31°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 17 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 80% of daylight hours. The February record high is 42°C (1987) and the record low is 3°C (1971).

Neuquén weather in March

In March, Neuquén averages a high of 28°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 18 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 75% of daylight hours. The March record high is 41°C (2003) and the record low is -1°C (1972).

Neuquén weather in April

In April, Neuquén averages a high of 22°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 28 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 60% of daylight hours. The April record high is 33°C (2020) and the record low is -5°C (2005). April is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Neuquén weather in May

In May, Neuquén averages a high of 17°C and a low of 3°C. It gets 25 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. The sun is out about 56% of daylight hours. The May record high is 29°C (1978) and the record low is -11°C (2007). May is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Neuquén weather in June

In June, Neuquén averages a high of 13°C and a low of 1°C. It gets 13 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. The sun is out about 45% of daylight hours. The June record high is 28°C (1977) and the record low is -11°C (2025).

Neuquén weather in July

In July, Neuquén averages a high of 13°C and a low of 0°C. It gets 14 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 54% of daylight hours. The July record high is 25°C (2013) and the record low is -12°C (2007).

Neuquén weather in August

In August, Neuquén averages a high of 17°C and a low of 1°C. It gets 15 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 57% of daylight hours. The August record high is 31°C (2013) and the record low is -9°C (1995).

Neuquén weather in September

In September, Neuquén averages a high of 19°C and a low of 4°C. It gets 31 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 63% of daylight hours. The September record high is 34°C (2013) and the record low is -7°C (1990). September is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Neuquén weather in October

In October, Neuquén averages a high of 23°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 33 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 66% of daylight hours. The October record high is 37°C (2024) and the record low is -3°C (1972).

Neuquén weather in November

In November, Neuquén averages a high of 27°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 12 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 69% of daylight hours. The November record high is 41°C (1983) and the record low is -1°C (1980).

Neuquén weather in December

In December, Neuquén averages a high of 31°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 13 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 78% of daylight hours. The December record high is 41°C (1978) and the record low is 2°C (2024).

Sunshine, humidity and wind in Neuquén

February is the sunniest month in Neuquén, with sunshine about 80% of daylight hours. June is the cloudiest, at 45%. Over the year the sun shines about 65% of daylight hours. Neuquén is sunnier than 84% of Argentina.

Humidity peaks in June at 66% and is lowest in December at 31%.

Neuquén has about 39 days a year above 32°C. Neuquén is hotter than 75% of Argentina.

First and last freeze in Neuquén

The first fall freeze in Neuquén typically comes around April 28, and the last spring freeze around September 19. That leaves a frost-free growing season of about 221 days.

Neuquén weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the Neuquén station is 42°C, on January 21, 1980. The coldest is -12°C, on July 9, 2007.

The wettest day on record brought 141 mm of rain, on September 12, 2005.

44 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.

The annual mean temperature has changed by +0.2°C per decade since 1970.

The best time to visit Neuquén

The most comfortable time to visit is typically April to May and September, when daytime highs sit near 20°C.

Winter (June–August) is mild, with average highs around 14°C and lows near 1°C.

Spring (September–November) is warm, with average highs around 23°C and lows near 8°C.

Summer (December–February) is hot, with average highs around 31°C and lows near 15°C.

Autumn (March–May) is warm, with average highs around 22°C and lows near 7°C.

Monthly climate

MonthPrecipRain daysHumiditySunshineRecord highRecord low
January29 mm232%77%42°
February17 mm235%80%42°
March18 mm240%75%41°-1°
April28 mm351%60%33°-5°
May25 mm460%56%29°-11°
June13 mm466%45%28°-11°
July14 mm364%54%25°-12°
August15 mm255%57%31°-9°
September31 mm341%63%34°-7°
October33 mm334%66%37°-3°
November12 mm233%69%41°-1°
December13 mm231%78%41°

From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.

Neuquén climate questions

How much rain does Neuquén get?

Neuquén gets 249 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 32 rainy days.

What is the wettest month in Neuquén?

October is the wettest month in Neuquén, with 33 mm. November is the driest, with 12 mm.

How many rainy days does Neuquén have a year?

Neuquén has about 32 days with measurable rain in an average year. May has the most, about 4.

What is the hottest month in Neuquén?

January is the warmest month in Neuquén, with an average high of 32°C.

What is the coldest month in Neuquén?

July is the coldest month in Neuquén, with an average low of 0°C.

What is the record high temperature in Neuquén?

The record high at the Neuquén station is 42°C, set on January 21, 1980. The record low is -12°C, on July 9, 2007.

What is the sunniest month in Neuquén?

February is the sunniest month in Neuquén, with sunshine about 80% of daylight hours. June is the cloudiest.

When is the first frost in Neuquén?

The first fall freeze in Neuquén typically comes around April 28. The last spring freeze is around September 19.

What is the best time to visit Neuquén?

The most comfortable time to visit is typically April to May and September, when daytime highs sit near 20°C.

Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily station NEUQUEN AERO (6 km away).

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Normals from NOAA GHCN-Daily station NEUQUEN AERO.