AI-generatedBariloche at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Mar
- Warmest month
- Feb · 20°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,510 h
- Rain a year
- 709 mm
- Climate
- Maritime
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Elevation
- 839 m
Climate in Bariloche
Bariloche has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. February is the warmest month with average highs of 20 °C, while July is the coolest at 4 °C. With around 2,510 hours of sunshine a year, Bariloche is sunny; January is the sunniest month with 11.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: December – March
Best for skiing: July – August
Keep in mindSnow
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 4°
- Midday, 13:00: about 10°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 11°
- Evening, 20:00: about 8°
- Night, 23:00: about 5°
06:5720:04
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:40–07:34 · evening 19:28–20:22
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:29–06:40 · evening 20:22–20:33
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Bariloche in October?
In October, Bariloche is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 49 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Bariloche.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 13 h 7 min06:57 – 20:04
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 57 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 2 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−3America/Argentina/Salta
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %26 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %80 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %68 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
- Hat, scarf & gloves
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Bariloche
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.8 of 13.1 hours of daylight in Bariloche, 60 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Bariloche
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 7 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in December (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 20 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 30 min
- Olive skin
- about 40 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Bariloche: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Bariloche has about 9 rainy days with 49 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Bariloche
How breezy and how cloudy Bariloche is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Bariloche typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 57 % of the sky over Bariloche: variable cloud, with about 7.8 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Snow in Bariloche
When Bariloche is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, Bariloche has about 2 days with at least 1 cm of fresh snow, 9 cm in total. The chance of seeing snow during a week's stay is 25 out of 100: possible. On the slopes at about 1,500 m, the ski season usually runs Jul – Aug.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Bariloche
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
ColdOctober: nights around 2°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in July (−1°), the warmest in February (10°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from April to December, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 100 | 20° | 9° | 11.0 h | 4 | 22 |
| FebruaryFeb | 100 | 20° | 10° | 9.4 h | 4 | 27 |
| MarchMar | 87 | 17° | 8° | 7.4 h | 5 | 27 |
| AprilApr | 51 | 12° | 5° | 5.2 h | 7 | 57 |
| MayMay | 18 | 8° | 3° | 3.7 h | 11 | 83 |
| JuneJun | 9 | 5° | 1° | 3.2 h | 14 | 128 |
| JulyJul | 14 | 4° | −1° | 3.7 h | 13 | 101 |
| AugustAug | 16 | 5° | 0° | 4.7 h | 13 | 97 |
| SeptemberSep | 30 | 7° | 1° | 6.2 h | 9 | 54 |
| OctoberOct | 49 | 11° | 2° | 7.8 h | 9 | 49 |
| NovemberNov | 72 | 14° | 5° | 9.4 h | 8 | 38 |
| DecemberDec | 95 | 18° | 7° | 10.9 h | 5 | 27 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
41.15° S, 71.31° W · 839 m · America/Argentina/Salta
Best time to visit Bariloche
The best time to visit Bariloche is from December to March. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from December to March. Rain is most frequent from June to August; the wettest month is June with 128 mm.
Bariloche through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Bariloche in spring
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 7–14 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Bariloche in summer
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 18–20 °C by day
- 10 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Bariloche in autumn
Mar – May
Fair
- 8–17 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Bariloche in winter
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 4–5 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 40 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Bariloche for you.
Your best months: January – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Bariloche
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
January has the better holiday weather in Bariloche: score 100 against 49. In January, days are 9 °C warmer than in October. January has 5 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 49 | 100better |
| Day high | 11° | 20° |
| Night low | 2° | 9° |
| Sunshine | 7.8 h | 11.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 9 | 4better |
| Rainfall | 49 mm | 22 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Dec – Mar
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jun – Aug
12 or more rainy days
Snow
May – Oct
Snow on 2 or more days
Best for skiing
Jul – Aug
Estimated snow conditions on slopes at about 1,500 m, from snowfall, temperature and sunshine. A climate estimate, not a snow report.
Bariloche month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
100January20° · 11 h
In January, Bariloche is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 22 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Bariloche.
Bariloche in January100February20° · 9 h
In February, Bariloche is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 27 mm in total. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Bariloche.
Bariloche in February87March17° · 7 h
In March, Bariloche is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 27 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Bariloche.
Bariloche in March51April12° · 5 h
In April, Bariloche is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 57 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Bariloche.
Bariloche in April18May8° · 4 h
In May, Bariloche is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 83 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bariloche.
Bariloche in May9June5° · 3 h
In June, Bariloche is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 14 days, adding up to 128 mm. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bariloche.
Bariloche in June14July4° · 4 h
In July, Bariloche is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 101 mm in total. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bariloche.
Bariloche in July16August5° · 5 h
In August, Bariloche is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (0 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 97 mm in total. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bariloche.
Bariloche in August30September7° · 6 h
In September, Bariloche is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 54 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Bariloche.
Bariloche in September49October11° · 8 h
In October, Bariloche is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 49 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Bariloche.
Bariloche in October72November14° · 9 h
In November, Bariloche is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 38 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Bariloche.
Bariloche in November95December18° · 11 h
In December, Bariloche is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 27 mm. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Bariloche.
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Bariloche vs. Santiago de Chile
In October Santiago de Chile has the better holiday weather (score 90 vs. 49). During the day Santiago de Chile is 10 °C warmer than Bariloche. Santiago de Chile gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Bariloche | Santiago de Chile |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 49 | 90 |
| Daytime high | 11° | 21° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 6 |
| Best time | Dec – Mar | Oct – Apr |
Through the year
Argentina in October: the best places
In October, Bariloche ranks 8 of 10 destinations in this country.
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- 7Mar del Plata18°13°75
- 8BarilocheThis page11°49
Planning a trip to Bariloche
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Bariloche in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Bariloche has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 98) and its weakest during May half-term (score 16).
- 62
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 14 °C by day
- 5.9 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
- 16
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 92
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent · ski conditions
- 5 °C by day
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Good for: Skiing
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 49
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 11 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 98
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 19 °C by day
- 11.0 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 15 h 25 min
- Distance
- 12,360 km
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Jet lag
- About 3 days (4 h west)
Rule of thumb for flying west: for a few days before, stay up a little later, and get afternoon and evening light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Bariloche
When is the best time to visit Bariloche?
The best time to visit Bariloche is from December to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Bariloche?
February is the warmest month, with average highs of 20 °C and nights around 10 °C. July is the coolest month at 4 °C.
When does it rain most in Bariloche?
Rain is most frequent from June to August; the wettest month is June with 128 mm. The driest month is January with 22 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Bariloche get?
Bariloche gets around 2,510 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 11.0 hours a day; in June there are 3.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Bariloche in?
Bariloche uses the time zone America/Argentina/Salta, at UTC−3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Bariloche?
A nonstop flight from London to Bariloche takes about 15 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 12,360 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Bariloche?
Bariloche has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 98) and its weakest during May half-term (score 16). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 62, May half-term 16, Summer holidays 92 (Ski), October half-term 49, Christmas holidays 98.
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