AI-generatedPuerto Madryn at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Mar
- Warmest month
- Jan · 31°
- Warmest sea
- Feb · 18.1°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,700 h
- Rain a year
- 233 mm
- Climate
- Dry subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Elevation
- 11 m
Climate in Puerto Madryn
Puerto Madryn has a dry subtropical climate: mild to warm all year, with very little rain. January is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while July is the coolest at 14 °C. With around 2,700 hours of sunshine a year, Puerto Madryn is sunny; January is the sunniest month with 10.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Puerto Madryn
The best time to visit Puerto Madryn is from November to March. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in February it only reaches 18.1 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to May and from August to November. The wettest month is February with 25 mm of precipitation.
Puerto Madryn through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Puerto Madryn in spring
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 19–26 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days in all
Puerto Madryn in summer
Dec – Feb
Good
- 29–31 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 9.8 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
Puerto Madryn in autumn
Mar – May
Fair
- 17–26 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
Puerto Madryn in winter
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 14–16 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
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: February, November – December
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: November – March
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 12°
- Midday, 13:00: about 21°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
- Evening, 20:00: about 16°
- Night, 23:00: about 12°
06:3019:41
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 06:13–07:08 · evening 19:03–19:59
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:01–06:13 · evening 19:59–20:10
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 Puerto Madryn 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 24° at the end. The sea warms from 11° to 13°. The days get 1.4 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 21° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 6° | 9° |
| Sea | 11° | 13° |
| Daylight | 12.5 h | 13.9 h |
What is the weather like in Puerto Madryn in October?
In October, Puerto Madryn is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 11.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 18 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Puerto Madryn.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 13 h 11 min06:30 – 19:41
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 29 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 43 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC−3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %55 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %82 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- A jumper for the evenings
- Windproof jacket
Compare two months in Puerto Madryn
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
February has the better holiday weather in Puerto Madryn: score 79 against 56. In February, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 6 °C warmer in February. February has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 56 | 79better |
| Daytime high | 22° | 29° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 14° |
| Sea | 11.8° | 18.1° |
| Sunshine | 7.9 h | 9.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 4 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 18 mm | 25 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Puerto Madryn month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
77January31° · Sea 18° · 10.3 h
In January, Puerto Madryn is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 17.6 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 10.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 17 mm in total. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 31 km/h. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Puerto Madryn.
Puerto Madryn in January79February29° · Sea 18° · 9.7 h
In February, Puerto Madryn is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.1 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 25 mm in total. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Puerto Madryn.
Puerto Madryn in February74March26° · Sea 18° · 8.1 h
In March, Puerto Madryn is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 17.5 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 21 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Puerto Madryn.
Puerto Madryn in March50April22° · Sea 16° · 7.0 h
In April, Puerto Madryn is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 16.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 21 mm in total. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Puerto Madryn.
Puerto Madryn in April27May17° · Sea 15° · 5.2 h
In May, Puerto Madryn is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 14.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 19 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Puerto Madryn.
Puerto Madryn in May25June14° · Sea 13° · 4.6 h
In June, Puerto Madryn is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 12.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 21 mm in total. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Puerto Madryn.
Puerto Madryn in June27July14° · Sea 12° · 5.2 h
In July, Puerto Madryn is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 11.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 17 mm in total. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Puerto Madryn.
Puerto Madryn in July29August16° · Sea 11° · 5.8 h
In August, Puerto Madryn is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 10.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 16 mm in total. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Puerto Madryn.
Puerto Madryn in August31September19° · Sea 11° · 6.5 h
In September, Puerto Madryn is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 10.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 20 mm in total. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Puerto Madryn.
Puerto Madryn in September56October22° · Sea 12° · 7.9 h
In October, Puerto Madryn is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 11.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 18 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Puerto Madryn.
Puerto Madryn in October75November26° · Sea 14° · 9.2 h
In November, Puerto Madryn is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 13.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 20 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 31 km/h. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Puerto Madryn.
Puerto Madryn in November75December29° · Sea 16° · 9.3 h
In December, Puerto Madryn is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 16.0 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 18 mm in total. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 31 km/h. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Puerto Madryn.
Puerto Madryn 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 Puerto Madryn
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 8°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in July (1°), the warmest in January (15°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in January. 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 | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 77 | 31° | 15° | 17.6° | 10.3 h | 3 | 17 |
| FebruaryFeb | 79 | 29° | 14° | 18.1° | 9.7 h | 3 | 25 |
| MarchMar | 74 | 26° | 12° | 17.5° | 8.1 h | 3 | 21 |
| AprilApr | 50 | 22° | 8° | 16.0° | 7.0 h | 3 | 21 |
| MayMay | 27 | 17° | 5° | 14.5° | 5.2 h | 4 | 19 |
| JuneJun | 25 | 14° | 2° | 12.9° | 4.6 h | 4 | 21 |
| JulyJul | 27 | 14° | 1° | 11.6° | 5.2 h | 4 | 17 |
| AugustAug | 29 | 16° | 3° | 10.8° | 5.8 h | 4 | 16 |
| SeptemberSep | 31 | 19° | 5° | 10.7° | 6.5 h | 4 | 20 |
| OctoberOct | 56 | 22° | 8° | 11.8° | 7.9 h | 4 | 18 |
| NovemberNov | 75 | 26° | 11° | 13.7° | 9.2 h | 4 | 20 |
| DecemberDec | 75 | 29° | 13° | 16.0° | 9.3 h | 4 | 18 |
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
42.77° S, 65.04° W · 11 m · America/Argentina/Catamarca
Sea temperature
Sea temperature in Puerto Madryn
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 11.3 – 12.3 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Puerto Madryn ranges from 10.7 °C in September to 18.1 °C in February. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in February, while the air already peaks in January. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in February, eight out of ten years were between 17.2 and 18.9 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 17.6° | 16.9° | 18.4° | fresh |
| FebruaryFeb | 18.1° | 17.2° | 18.9° | fresh |
| MarchMar | 17.5° | 16.9° | 18.1° | fresh |
| AprilApr | 16.0° | 15.5° | 16.6° | cold |
| MayMay | 14.5° | 13.9° | 15.1° | cold |
| JuneJun | 12.9° | 12.4° | 13.4° | cold |
| JulyJul | 11.6° | 11.2° | 12.1° | cold |
| AugustAug | 10.8° | 10.1° | 11.3° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 10.7° | 10.2° | 11.3° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 11.8° | 11.3° | 12.3° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 13.7° | 12.5° | 14.4° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 16.0° | 15.0° | 17.1° | cold |
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Puerto Madryn
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 7.9 of 13.2 hours of daylight in Puerto Madryn, 60 % of the daylight hours.
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.
Rain
Rain in Puerto Madryn: 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, Puerto Madryn has about 4 rainy days with 18 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Puerto Madryn
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 9).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 20 min
- Fair skin
- about 25 min
- Light brown skin
- about 35 min
- Olive skin
- about 45 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 Puerto Madryn
How breezy and how cloudy Puerto Madryn 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 Puerto Madryn typically peaks at 29 km/h during the day: Beaufort 5, fresh breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting, and here it is that strong all year.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 43 % of the sky over Puerto Madryn: mostly sunny, with about 7.9 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in Puerto Madryn
How often the day gets hot in Puerto Madryn (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, Puerto Madryn has about 1 hot day, with an average daytime high of 22 °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 Puerto Madryn
Weather for your travel dates
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Puerto Madryn 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.
Puerto Madryn has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 76) and its weakest during May half-term (score 27).
- 57
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 23 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 27
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 17 °C by day
- Sea 14 °C
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 28
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 15 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
- 56
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 12 °C
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 76
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
GoodBest holidays
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 17 °C
- 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 15 h 10 min
- Distance
- 12,180 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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Puerto Madryn vs Trelew
In October Trelew has the better holiday weather (score 67 vs 56). During the day it is about as warm in Trelew as in Puerto Madryn.
| in October | Puerto Madryn | Trelew |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 56 | 67 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 22° |
| Sea | 12° | no sea nearby |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 4 | 4 |
| Best time | Nov – Mar | Feb – Apr, Sep – Dec |
Through the year
Best places in the country
Argentina in October: the best places
In October, Puerto Madryn ranks 26 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Trelew22°97
- 2Neuquén23°97
- 3Comodoro Rivadavia19°9°96
- 4San Juan28°95
- 5Puerto San Julián17°7°92
- 6Mendoza24°89
- 7Bahía Blanca23°88
- 8Córdoba27°87
- 26Puerto MadrynThis page22°12°56
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Frequently asked questions about Puerto Madryn
When is the best time to visit Puerto Madryn?
The best time to visit Puerto Madryn is from November to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Puerto Madryn?
The sea temperature in Puerto Madryn ranges from 10.7 °C in September to 18.1 °C in February. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Puerto Madryn in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 11.8 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Puerto Madryn?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 15 °C. July is the coolest month at 14 °C.
When does it rain most in Puerto Madryn?
The wettest month is February with 25 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 16 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Puerto Madryn get?
Puerto Madryn gets around 2,700 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 10.3 hours a day; in June there are 4.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Puerto Madryn in?
Puerto Madryn is on UTC−3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Puerto Madryn?
A nonstop flight from London to Puerto Madryn takes about 15 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 12,180 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Puerto Madryn?
Puerto Madryn has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 76) and its weakest during May half-term (score 27). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 57, May half-term 27, summer holidays 28, October half-term 56, Christmas holidays 76.