AI-generatedNeuquén at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – Apr, Sep – Nov
- Warmest month
- Jan · 32°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,680 h
- Rain a year
- 232 mm
- Climate
- Dry subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Elevation
- 281 m
Climate in Neuquén
Neuquén has a dry subtropical climate: mild to warm all year, with very little rain. January is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while July is the coolest at 13 °C. With around 2,680 hours of sunshine a year, Neuquén is sunny; February is the sunniest month with 10.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Neuquén
The best time to visit Neuquén is from March to April and from September to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to May and from August to November. The wettest month is October with 28 mm of precipitation.
Neuquén through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Neuquén in spring
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 19–27 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
Neuquén in summer
Dec – Feb
Good
- 30–32 °C by day
- 10.0 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days in all
Neuquén in autumn
Mar – May
Excellent
- 17–28 °C by day
- 6.7 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days in all
Neuquén in winter
Jun – Aug
Good
- 13–16 °C by day
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – May, Aug – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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Your best months: April, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: March – April, September – November
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 12°
- Midday, 13:00: about 22°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 23°
- Evening, 20:00: about 17°
- Night, 23:00: about 13°
06:4719:49
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:30–07:22 · evening 19:13–20:06
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:19–06:30 · evening 20:06–20:16
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.
October in Neuquén compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 21° at the start of the month to 25° at the end. The days get 1.2 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 21° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 10° |
| Daylight | 12.5 h | 13.7 h |
What is the weather like in Neuquén in October?
In October, Neuquén is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 28 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Neuquén.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 13 h 2 min06:47 – 19:49
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 23 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 42 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 2 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %83 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
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
Compare two months in Neuquén
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and November bring similar holiday weather to Neuquén (score 97 and 99). In November, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines an hour longer a day in November.
| Month | October | November |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 97 | 99 |
| Daytime high | 23° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 8.0 h | 9.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 3 | 3 |
| Rainfall | 28 mm | 18 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Neuquén month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
67January32° · 10.4 h
In January, Neuquén is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 10.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 14 mm in total. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Neuquén.
Neuquén in January77February31° · 10.5 h
In February, Neuquén is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 10.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 20 mm in total. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Neuquén.
Neuquén in February95March28° · 8.5 h
In March, Neuquén is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 19 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Neuquén.
Neuquén in March93April22° · 6.9 h
In April, Neuquén is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 26 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Neuquén.
Neuquén in April78May17° · 4.8 h
In May, Neuquén is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 23 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Neuquén.
Neuquén in May60June13° · 3.9 h
In June, Neuquén is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 18 mm in total. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Neuquén.
Neuquén in June62July13° · 4.8 h
In July, Neuquén is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 18 mm in total. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Neuquén.
Neuquén in July80August16° · 5.7 h
In August, Neuquén is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 15 mm in total. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Neuquén.
Neuquén in August91September19° · 6.3 h
In September, Neuquén is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 20 mm in total. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Neuquén.
Neuquén in September97October23° · 8.0 h
In October, Neuquén is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 28 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Neuquén.
Neuquén in October99November27° · 9.3 h
In November, Neuquén is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 18 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Neuquén.
Neuquén in November79December30° · 9.1 h
In December, Neuquén is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 14 mm in total. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Neuquén.
Neuquén in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Neuquén
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 9°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in July (1°), the warmest in January (16°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from December to February. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from April 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 | 67 | 32° | 16° | 10.4 h | 3 | 14 |
| FebruaryFeb | 77 | 31° | 15° | 10.5 h | 3 | 20 |
| MarchMar | 95 | 28° | 12° | 8.5 h | 3 | 19 |
| AprilApr | 93 | 22° | 7° | 6.9 h | 3 | 26 |
| MayMay | 78 | 17° | 4° | 4.8 h | 5 | 23 |
| JuneJun | 60 | 13° | 2° | 3.9 h | 4 | 18 |
| JulyJul | 62 | 13° | 1° | 4.8 h | 3 | 18 |
| AugustAug | 80 | 16° | 2° | 5.7 h | 3 | 15 |
| SeptemberSep | 91 | 19° | 5° | 6.3 h | 4 | 20 |
| OctoberOct | 97 | 23° | 9° | 8.0 h | 3 | 28 |
| NovemberNov | 99 | 27° | 12° | 9.3 h | 3 | 18 |
| DecemberDec | 79 | 30° | 15° | 9.1 h | 3 | 14 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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
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Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Neuquén
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 8.0 of 13.0 hours of daylight in Neuquén, 62 % of the daylight hours.
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.
Rain
Rain in Neuquén: 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, Neuquén has about 3 rainy days with 28 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Neuquén
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 8 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in December (UV 10).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 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 the time, 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.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Neuquén
How breezy and how cloudy Neuquén 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 Neuquén typically peaks at 23 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 42 % of the sky over Neuquén: mostly sunny, with about 8.0 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in Neuquén
How often the day gets hot in Neuquén (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, Neuquén 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
Planning a trip to Neuquén
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Neuquén 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.
Neuquén has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 97) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 73).
- 94
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 24 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 74
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 74
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 15 °C by day
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
- 97
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 23 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 73
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 31 °C by day
- 9.8 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 14 h 55 min
- Distance
- 12,000 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.
Good to know: Argentina
- Currency
- Argentine Peso (ARS)
- Language
- Spanish
- Sockets
- Type C, I · 220 V
- Dialling code
- +54
- Emergency number
- 911
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Neuquén vs San Martín de los Andes
In October Neuquén has the better holiday weather (score 97 vs 78). During the day San Martín de los Andes is 7 °C cooler than Neuquén. San Martín de los Andes gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Neuquén | San Martín de los Andes |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 97 | 78 |
| Daytime high | 23° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 3 | 7 |
| Best time | Mar – Apr, Sep – Nov | Nov – Mar |
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In October, Neuquén ranks 1 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Neuquén
When is the best time to visit Neuquén?
The best time to visit Neuquén is from March to April and from September to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Neuquén?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 16 °C. July is the coolest month at 13 °C.
When does it rain most in Neuquén?
The wettest month is October with 28 mm of precipitation. The driest month is January with 14 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Neuquén get?
Neuquén gets around 2,680 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 10.5 hours a day; in June there are 3.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Neuquén in?
Neuquén is on UTC−3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Neuquén?
A nonstop flight from London to Neuquén takes about 14 h 55 min, for a straight-line distance of about 12,000 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Neuquén?
Neuquén has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 97) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 73). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 94, May half-term 74, summer holidays 74, October half-term 97, Christmas holidays 73.