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Puerto San Julián weather & best time to visit

Nature escape

Puerto San Julián at a glance

Best time
Oct – Apr
Warmest month
Jan · 23°
Warmest sea
Feb · 12.4°
Sunshine a year
2,150 h
Rain a year
221 mm
Climate
Maritime
Time zone
UTC−3
Elevation
22 m

Climate in Puerto San Julián

Puerto San Julián has a maritime climate with moderate summers and cool, often grey winters. January is the warmest month with average highs of 23 °C, while July is the coolest at 8 °C. With around 2,150 hours of sunshine a year, Puerto San Julián is moderately sunny; January is the sunniest month with 8.3 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Puerto San Julián

The best time to visit Puerto San Julián is from October to April. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in February it only reaches 12.4 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from October to April. The wettest month is June with 24 mm of precipitation.

Puerto San Julián through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Puerto San Julián in spring

Sep – Nov

86

Excellent

  • 14–20 °C by day
  • Sea 7 °C
  • 6.6 h of sun a day
  • 11 rainy days in all

Puerto San Julián in summer

Dec – Feb

95

Excellent

  • 22–23 °C by day
  • Sea 12 °C
  • 7.9 h of sun a day
  • 14 rainy days in all

Puerto San Julián in autumn

Mar – May

76

Good

  • 12–20 °C by day
  • Sea 11 °C
  • 5.1 h of sun a day
  • 13 rainy days in all

Puerto San Julián in winter

Jun – Aug

37

Poor

  • 8–11 °C by day
  • Sea 6 °C
  • 4.0 h of sun a day
  • 14 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No month

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Oct – Apr

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Puerto San Julián for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: December – February

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

92

Holiday weather in October

Excellent

Best time to visit: October – April

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 8°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 16°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 17°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 13°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 9°

06:3320:00

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 06:12–07:15 · evening 19:18–20:21
Blue hour
Morning 05:59–06:12 · evening 20:21–20:34

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 San Julián compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs rise from about 16° at the start of the month to 19° at the end. The sea warms from 6° to 8°. The days get 1.7 h longer.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high16°19°
Night-time low4°6°
Sea6°8°
Daylight12.6 h14.4 h

What is the weather like in Puerto San Julián in October?

In October, Puerto San Julián is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 6.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 13 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 34 km/h. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Puerto San Julián.

More details for October

Daylight
13 h 28 min06:33 – 20:00
UV index
5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
34 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
51 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 days30 °C or moreAll months
Snow days
0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
Time zone
UTC−3offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %58 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Nature escape”.

What to pack in October

  • Sunscreen
  • A jumper for the evenings
  • Windproof jacket

Compare two months in Puerto San Julián

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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January has the better holiday weather in Puerto San Julián: score 97 against 92. In January, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 5 °C warmer in January. January has one more rainy day. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in January.

October vs January, Puerto San Julián
MonthOctoberJanuary
Holiday weather score9297better
Daytime high17°23°
Night-time low5°10°
Sea6.8°11.7°
Sunshine6.5 h8.3 hbetter
Rainy days3better4
Rainfall13 mm17 mm

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Puerto San Julián month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

97January23° · Sea 12° · 8.3 h

In January, Puerto San Julián is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 11.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 17 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 35 km/h. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Puerto San Julián.

Puerto San Julián in January
93February23° · Sea 12° · 7.2 h

In February, Puerto San Julián is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 12.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 22 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 34 km/h. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Puerto San Julián.

Puerto San Julián in February
89March20° · Sea 12° · 6.0 h

In March, Puerto San Julián is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 11.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 21 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 34 km/h. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Puerto San Julián.

Puerto San Julián in March
84April17° · Sea 11° · 5.2 h

In April, Puerto San Julián is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 10.6 °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. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 33 km/h. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Puerto San Julián.

Puerto San Julián in April
54May12° · Sea 9° · 4.2 h

In May, Puerto San Julián is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 9.1 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 19 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 32 km/h. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Puerto San Julián.

Puerto San Julián in May
29June8° · Sea 8° · 3.6 h

In June, Puerto San Julián is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 7.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 24 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 31 km/h. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Puerto San Julián.

Puerto San Julián in June
32July8° · Sea 6° · 3.8 h

In July, Puerto San Julián is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sea averages 6.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 19 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 31 km/h. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Puerto San Julián.

Puerto San Julián in July
49August11° · Sea 6° · 4.5 h

In August, Puerto San Julián is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 5.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 17 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 31 km/h. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Puerto San Julián.

Puerto San Julián in August
70September14° · Sea 6° · 5.2 h

In September, Puerto San Julián is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sea averages 5.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 14 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 31 km/h. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Puerto San Julián.

Puerto San Julián in September
92October17° · Sea 7° · 6.5 h

In October, Puerto San Julián is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 6.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 13 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 34 km/h. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Puerto San Julián.

Puerto San Julián in October
96November20° · Sea 8° · 8.0 h

In November, Puerto San Julián is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 8.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 15 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 35 km/h. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Puerto San Julián.

Puerto San Julián in November
95December22° · Sea 10° · 8.2 h

In December, Puerto San Julián is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sea averages 10.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 22 mm. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 35 km/h. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Puerto San Julián.

Puerto San Julián in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Puerto San Julián

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 5°. The room should be heated.

The coolest nights are in July (0°), the warmest in January (10°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from April to November, so the room should be heated.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 17°Night 5°Sea 7°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan9723°10°11.7°8.3 h417
FebruaryFeb9323°9°12.4°7.2 h522
MarchMar8920°8°11.9°6.0 h521
AprilApr8417°5°10.6°5.2 h419
MayMay5412°3°9.1°4.2 h419
JuneJun298°0°7.5°3.6 h524
JulyJul328°0°6.2°3.8 h419
AugustAug4911°1°5.5°4.5 h417
SeptemberSep7014°3°5.7°5.2 h314
OctoberOct9217°5°6.8°6.5 h313
NovemberNov9620°7°8.4°8.0 h415
DecemberDec9522°9°10.3°8.2 h522

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

49.31° S, 67.73° W · 22 m · America/Argentina/Rio_Gallegos

Sea temperature
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Puerto San Julián

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October6.8°Ccold

8 in 10 years: 6.3 – 7.4 °C

Swimming season: Always below 20 °C

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 6.8°8 in 10 years 6.3° – 7.4°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Puerto San Julián ranges from 5.5 °C in August to 12.4 °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 11.7 and 13.2 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan11.7°10.9°12.9°cold
FebruaryFeb12.4°11.7°13.2°cold
MarchMar11.9°11.3°12.4°cold
AprilApr10.6°10.0°11.1°cold
MayMay9.1°8.6°9.6°cold
JuneJun7.5°7.0°8.1°cold
JulyJul6.2°5.3°6.7°cold
AugustAug5.5°4.6°6.2°cold
SeptemberSep5.7°5.1°6.2°cold
OctoberOct6.8°6.3°7.4°cold
NovemberNov8.4°7.8°9.3°cold
DecemberDec10.3°9.5°11.3°cold
Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Puerto San Julián

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,150 hours
Sunniest month
Jan · 8.3 h a day
Least sunshine
Jun · 3.6 h a day
OctoberSunshine 6.5 hDaylight 13.5 hShare of daylight 48 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 6.5 of 13.5 hours of daylight in Puerto San Julián, 48 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 5 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain
Rain

Rain in Puerto San Julián: 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.

Per year
221 mm on 51 days
Wettest month
Jun · 24 mm
Driest month
Oct · 13 mm
OctoberRainy days 3Rainfall 13 mm

In October, Puerto San Julián has about 3 rainy days with 13 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Puerto San Julián

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
5 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.

The sun is strongest in December (UV 8).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
about 25 min
Fair skin
about 30 min
Light brown skin
about 45 min
Olive skin
about 60 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 & clouds

Wind and clouds in Puerto San Julián

How breezy and how cloudy Puerto San Julián 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.

Year average
33 km/h · fresh breeze
Windiest month
Dec · 35 km/h
Calmest month
Jul · 31 km/h
OctoberWind 34 km/hBeaufort 5
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Puerto San Julián typically peaks at 34 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.

Year average
52 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Mar · 49 %
Cloudiest month
Dec · 55 %
OctoberCloud cover 51 %Sunshine 6.5 h

In October, cloud covers on average 51 % of the sky over Puerto San Julián: variable cloud, with about 6.5 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 & humidity

Heat and humidity in Puerto San Julián

How often the day gets hot in Puerto San Julián (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
4 days
Hottest month
Jan · 23 °C
Hot months
none

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Daytime high 17 °C

In October, Puerto San Julián has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 17 °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 San Julián

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Puerto San Julián 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 San Julián has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 43).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    86

    Excellent

    • 18 °C by day
    • Sea 11 °C
    • 5.4 h of sun a day
    • 4 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    49

    Fair

    • 11 °C by day
    • Sea 9 °C
    • 4.1 h of sun a day
    • 5 rainy days a month
  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    43

    Fair

    • 10 °C by day
    • Sea 6 °C
    • 4.3 h of sun a day
    • 4 rainy days a month
  • October half-term

    Oct

    92

    Excellent

    • 17 °C by day
    • Sea 7 °C
    • 6.5 h of sun a day
    • 3 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    96

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 23 °C by day
    • Sea 11 °C
    • 8.3 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 16 h
Distance
12,880 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 San Julián vs Río Gallegos

In October Puerto San Julián has the better holiday weather (score 92 vs 78). During the day Río Gallegos is 2 °C cooler than Puerto San Julián. The sea in Río Gallegos is 1 °C cooler.

Puerto San Julián vs Río Gallegos, in October
in OctoberPuerto San JuliánRío Gallegos
Holiday weather score9278
Daytime high17°15°
Sea7°6°
Sunshine7 h7 h
Rainy days36
Best timeOct – AprOct – Mar

Through the year

OctoberPuerto San Julián 17°Río Gallegos 15°
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In October, Puerto San Julián ranks 5 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

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  2. 2Neuquén23°97
  3. 3Comodoro Rivadavia19°9°96
  4. 4San Juan28°95
  5. 5Puerto San JuliánThis page17°7°92
  6. 6Mendoza24°89
  7. 7Bahía Blanca23°88
  8. 8Córdoba27°87
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Frequently asked questions about Puerto San Julián

When is the best time to visit Puerto San Julián?

The best time to visit Puerto San Julián is from October to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Puerto San Julián?

The sea temperature in Puerto San Julián ranges from 5.5 °C in August to 12.4 °C in February. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.

Can you swim in Puerto San Julián in October?

Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 6.8 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.

What is the warmest month in Puerto San Julián?

January is the warmest month, with average highs of 23 °C and nights around 10 °C. July is the coolest month at 8 °C.

When does it rain most in Puerto San Julián?

The wettest month is June with 24 mm of precipitation. The driest month is October with 13 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Puerto San Julián get?

Puerto San Julián gets around 2,150 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 8.3 hours a day; in June there are 3.6 hours a day.

What time zone is Puerto San Julián in?

Puerto San Julián is on UTC−3 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Puerto San Julián?

A nonstop flight from London to Puerto San Julián takes about 16 h, for a straight-line distance of about 12,880 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.

Which school holidays are best for Puerto San Julián?

Puerto San Julián has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 43). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 86, May half-term 49, summer holidays 43, October half-term 92, Christmas holidays 96.