AI-generatedMendoza at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – Nov
- Warmest month
- Jan · 29°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,970 h
- Rain a year
- 537 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Elevation
- 853 m
Climate in Mendoza
Mendoza has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. January is the warmest month with average highs of 29 °C, while July is the coolest at 13 °C. With around 2,970 hours of sunshine a year, Mendoza is sunny; December is the sunniest month with 10.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: March – November
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 13°
- Midday, 13:00: about 21°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
- Evening, 20:00: about 18°
- Night, 23:00: about 14°
06:5619:46
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:40–07:28 · evening 19:14–20:02
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:30–06:40 · evening 20:02–20:12
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 Mendoza in October?
In October, Mendoza is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 59 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Mendoza.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 51 min06:56 – 19:46
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 32 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 2 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC−3America/Argentina/Mendoza
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %98 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %65 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Mendoza
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 8.9 of 12.8 hours of daylight in Mendoza, 70 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 7 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Mendoza
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 10 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in December (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 25 min
- Olive skin
- about 30 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 Mendoza: 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, Mendoza has about 9 rainy days with 59 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Mendoza
How breezy and how cloudy Mendoza 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 Mendoza typically peaks at 16 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 32 % of the sky over Mendoza: mostly sunny, with about 8.9 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.
Heat and humidity in Mendoza
How often the day gets hot in Mendoza (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Mendoza has about 2 hot days, with an average daytime high of 23 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Mendoza
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°
- Pleasant 15–20°
CoolOctober: nights around 10°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in July (2°), the warmest in January (18°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from December to March. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from May to September, 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 | 58 | 29° | 18° | 10.2 h | 9 | 55 |
| FebruaryFeb | 71 | 28° | 17° | 9.0 h | 9 | 59 |
| MarchMar | 86 | 25° | 15° | 7.8 h | 9 | 67 |
| AprilApr | 87 | 20° | 11° | 7.0 h | 7 | 45 |
| MayMay | 85 | 16° | 7° | 6.1 h | 7 | 36 |
| JuneJun | 78 | 14° | 3° | 6.1 h | 4 | 23 |
| JulyJul | 79 | 13° | 2° | 6.6 h | 4 | 21 |
| AugustAug | 91 | 16° | 4° | 7.5 h | 5 | 31 |
| SeptemberSep | 92 | 19° | 6° | 7.6 h | 6 | 34 |
| OctoberOct | 89 | 23° | 10° | 8.9 h | 9 | 59 |
| NovemberNov | 85 | 26° | 14° | 10.3 h | 8 | 53 |
| DecemberDec | 69 | 28° | 17° | 10.6 h | 8 | 55 |
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
32.89° S, 68.85° W · 853 m · America/Argentina/Mendoza
Best time to visit Mendoza
The best time to visit Mendoza is from March to November. Hiking and mountain trips are best from March to November, when the trails are largely free of snow. The wettest month is March with 67 mm of precipitation.
Mendoza through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Mendoza in spring
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 19–26 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Mendoza in summer
Dec – Feb
Good
- 28–29 °C by day
- 10 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Mendoza in autumn
Mar – May
Excellent
- 16–25 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Mendoza in winter
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 13–16 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
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Your best months: April, September – October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Mendoza
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October and September bring similar holiday weather to Mendoza (score 89 and 92). In September, days are 4 °C cooler than in October. September has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour less a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 89 | 92better |
| Day high | 23° | 19° |
| Night low | 10° | 6° |
| Sunshine | 8.9 hbetter | 7.6 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 6better |
| Rainfall | 59 mm | 34 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Mar – Nov
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Mendoza month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
58January29° · 10 h
In January, Mendoza is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 55 mm in total. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Mendoza.
Mendoza in January71February28° · 9 h
In February, Mendoza is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 59 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Mendoza.
Mendoza in February86March25° · 8 h
In March, Mendoza is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 67 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Mendoza.
Mendoza in March87April20° · 7 h
In April, Mendoza is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 45 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Mendoza.
Mendoza in April85May16° · 6 h
In May, Mendoza is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 36 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Mendoza.
Mendoza in May78June14° · 6 h
In June, Mendoza is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 23 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Mendoza.
Mendoza in June79July13° · 7 h
In July, Mendoza is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 21 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Mendoza.
Mendoza in July91August16° · 8 h
In August, Mendoza is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 31 mm. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Mendoza.
Mendoza in August92September19° · 8 h
In September, Mendoza is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 34 mm. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Mendoza.
Mendoza in September89October23° · 9 h
In October, Mendoza is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 59 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Mendoza.
Mendoza in October85November26° · 10 h
In November, Mendoza is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 53 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Mendoza.
Mendoza in November69December28° · 11 h
In December, Mendoza is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 55 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Mendoza.
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Mendoza vs. Santiago de Chile
In October the holiday weather in Mendoza and Santiago de Chile is about equally good (score 89 vs. 89). During the day Santiago de Chile is 2 °C cooler than Mendoza. Santiago de Chile gets 2 fewer hours of sunshine a day.
| in October | Mendoza | Santiago de Chile |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 89 | 89 |
| Daytime high | 23° | 21° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 9 | 6 |
| Best time | Mar – Nov | Oct – Apr |
Through the year
Argentina in October: the best places
In October, Mendoza ranks 1 of 10 destinations in this country.
- MendozaThis page23°89
- 2Córdoba24°87
- 3Rosario24°83
- 4Buenos Aires21°19°83
- 5La Plata20°83
- 6Villa General Belgrano22°81
- 7Mar del Plata18°13°75
- 8Bariloche11°49
Planning a trip to Mendoza
Weather for your travel dates
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Mendoza 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.
Mendoza has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 89) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 64).
- 87
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 22 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 84
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 16 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 87
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Excellent
- 15 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 89
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 64
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 29 °C by day
- 10.4 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 14 h 20 min
- Distance
- 11,500 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 Mendoza
When is the best time to visit Mendoza?
The best time to visit Mendoza is from March to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Mendoza?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C and nights around 18 °C. July is the coolest month at 13 °C.
When does it rain most in Mendoza?
The wettest month is March with 67 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 21 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Mendoza get?
Mendoza gets around 2,970 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is December with 10.6 hours a day; in May there are 6.1 hours a day.
What time zone is Mendoza in?
Mendoza uses the time zone America/Argentina/Mendoza, at UTC−3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Mendoza?
A nonstop flight from London to Mendoza takes about 14 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 11,500 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Mendoza?
Mendoza has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 89) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 64). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 87, May half-term 84, Summer holidays 87, October half-term 89, Christmas holidays 64.
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