AI-generatedRawson at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Mar
- Warmest month
- Jan · 30°
- Warmest sea
- Feb · 17.2°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,720 h
- Rain a year
- 227 mm
- Climate
- Dry subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC−3
- Elevation
- 3 m
Climate in Rawson
Rawson has a dry subtropical climate: mild to warm all year, with very little rain. January is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while July is the coolest at 13 °C. With around 2,720 hours of sunshine a year, Rawson is sunny; January is the sunniest month with 10.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Rawson
The best time to visit Rawson is from November to March. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in February it only reaches 17.2 °C. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to May and from August to December. The wettest month is June with 25 mm of precipitation.
Rawson through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Rawson in spring
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 18–25 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days in all
Rawson in summer
Dec – Feb
Good
- 28–30 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 9.9 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days in all
Rawson in autumn
Mar – May
Fair
- 17–26 °C by day
- Sea 15 °C
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days in all
Rawson in winter
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 13–16 °C by day
- Sea 10 °C
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 12 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 – Dec
15–28 °C and not too much rain
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Your best months: December – February
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 11°
- Midday, 13:00: about 21°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
- Evening, 20:00: about 16°
- Night, 23:00: about 12°
06:3019:42
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 06:12–07:08 · evening 19:04–20:00
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:01–06:12 · evening 20:00–20:11
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 Rawson compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 20° at the start of the month to 24° at the end. The sea warms from 10° to 12°. The days get 1.4 h longer.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 20° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 6° | 9° |
| Sea | 10° | 12° |
| Daylight | 12.5 h | 13.9 h |
What is the weather like in Rawson in October?
In October, Rawson is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 10.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 14 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Rawson.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 13 h 12 min06:30 – 19:42
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 30 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 %45 %
- Seaweight 25 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %83 %
- 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 Rawson
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 Rawson: score 76 against 52. In February, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 7 °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 | 52 | 76better |
| Daytime high | 22° | 29° |
| Night-time low | 7° | 13° |
| Sea | 10.6° | 17.2° |
| Sunshine | 8.0 h | 9.8 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 4 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 14 mm | 23 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Rawson month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
75January30° · Sea 17° · 10.4 h
In January, Rawson is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 16.7 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 10.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 15 mm in total. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 32 km/h. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Rawson.
Rawson in January76February29° · Sea 17° · 9.8 h
In February, Rawson is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 17.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. With around 9.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 23 mm in total. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 32 km/h. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Rawson.
Rawson in February72March26° · Sea 17° · 8.1 h
In March, Rawson is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 16.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. 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 30 km/h. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Rawson.
Rawson in March48April22° · Sea 15° · 7.0 h
In April, Rawson is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sea averages 15.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 21 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Rawson.
Rawson in April27May17° · Sea 13° · 5.2 h
In May, Rawson is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 13.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 5.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 22 mm in total. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rawson.
Rawson in May24June13° · Sea 12° · 4.6 h
In June, Rawson is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 11.5 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 25 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rawson.
Rawson in June27July13° · Sea 10° · 5.2 h
In July, Rawson is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sea averages 9.9 °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. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 28 km/h. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rawson.
Rawson in July29August16° · Sea 9° · 5.8 h
In August, Rawson is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sea averages 9.1 °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. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rawson.
Rawson in August32September18° · Sea 9° · 6.6 h
In September, Rawson is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sea averages 9.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 20 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 29 km/h. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Rawson.
Rawson in September52October22° · Sea 11° · 8.0 h
In October, Rawson is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 10.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 14 mm in total. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 30 km/h. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Rawson.
Rawson in October75November25° · Sea 13° · 9.4 h
In November, Rawson is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sea averages 12.6 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 18 mm in total. 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 Rawson.
Rawson in November75December28° · Sea 15° · 9.5 h
In December, Rawson is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 14.8 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 16 mm in total. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. It is often windy: on a typical day the wind peaks at around 32 km/h. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Rawson.
Rawson in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Rawson
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 7°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in July (1°), the warmest in January (14°). Nights fall below 8 °C on average from May to October, 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 | 75 | 30° | 14° | 16.7° | 10.4 h | 3 | 15 |
| FebruaryFeb | 76 | 29° | 13° | 17.2° | 9.8 h | 3 | 23 |
| MarchMar | 72 | 26° | 11° | 16.6° | 8.1 h | 3 | 21 |
| AprilApr | 48 | 22° | 8° | 15.2° | 7.0 h | 4 | 21 |
| MayMay | 27 | 17° | 4° | 13.4° | 5.2 h | 4 | 22 |
| JuneJun | 24 | 13° | 2° | 11.5° | 4.6 h | 5 | 25 |
| JulyJul | 27 | 13° | 1° | 9.9° | 5.2 h | 4 | 17 |
| AugustAug | 29 | 16° | 2° | 9.1° | 5.8 h | 4 | 16 |
| SeptemberSep | 32 | 18° | 4° | 9.3° | 6.6 h | 4 | 20 |
| OctoberOct | 52 | 22° | 7° | 10.6° | 8.0 h | 4 | 14 |
| NovemberNov | 75 | 25° | 10° | 12.6° | 9.4 h | 3 | 18 |
| DecemberDec | 75 | 28° | 13° | 14.8° | 9.5 h | 3 | 16 |
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
43.30° S, 65.11° W · 3 m · America/Argentina/Catamarca
Sea temperature in Rawson
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 10.1 – 11.3 °C
Swimming season: Always below 20 °C
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Rawson ranges from 9.1 °C in August to 17.2 °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 16.3 and 17.8 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 16.7° | 16.1° | 17.4° | cold |
| FebruaryFeb | 17.2° | 16.3° | 17.8° | fresh |
| MarchMar | 16.6° | 16.0° | 17.1° | cold |
| AprilApr | 15.2° | 14.6° | 15.8° | cold |
| MayMay | 13.4° | 12.9° | 14.1° | cold |
| JuneJun | 11.5° | 10.9° | 12.0° | cold |
| JulyJul | 9.9° | 9.4° | 10.3° | cold |
| AugustAug | 9.1° | 8.5° | 9.7° | cold |
| SeptemberSep | 9.3° | 8.8° | 9.9° | cold |
| OctoberOct | 10.6° | 10.1° | 11.3° | cold |
| NovemberNov | 12.6° | 11.5° | 13.4° | cold |
| DecemberDec | 14.8° | 14.1° | 15.6° | cold |
Sunshine hours in Rawson
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 13.2 hours of daylight in Rawson, 61 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 18 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Rawson: 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, Rawson has about 4 rainy days with 14 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Rawson
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 and clouds in Rawson
How breezy and how cloudy Rawson 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 Rawson typically peaks at 30 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 Rawson: 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 and humidity in Rawson
How often the day gets hot in Rawson (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, Rawson 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 Rawson
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Rawson 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.
Rawson has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 75) and its weakest during May half-term (score 26).
- 55
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
- 26
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 16 °C by day
- Sea 13 °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 9 °C
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
- 52
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 22 °C by day
- Sea 11 °C
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 75
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
GoodBest holidays
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 16 °C
- 10.0 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 15 min
- Distance
- 12,230 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.
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Rawson vs Puerto Madryn
In October the holiday weather in Rawson and Puerto Madryn is about equally good (score 52 vs 54). During the day it is about as warm in Puerto Madryn as in Rawson. The sea in Puerto Madryn is 1 °C warmer.
| in October | Rawson | Puerto Madryn |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 52 | 54 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 22° |
| Sea | 11° | 12° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 4 | 4 |
| Best time | Nov – Mar | Nov – Mar |
Through the year
Argentina in October: the best places
In October, Rawson ranks 20 of 24 destinations in this country.
- Neuquén23°97
- 2Comodoro Rivadavia19°9°96
- 3Puerto San Julián17°7°92
- 4Mendoza24°89
- 5Bahía Blanca23°88
- 6Córdoba27°87
- 7La Plata21°83
- 8Buenos Aires21°19°83
- 20RawsonThis page22°11°52
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Frequently asked questions about Rawson
When is the best time to visit Rawson?
The best time to visit Rawson 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 Rawson?
The sea temperature in Rawson ranges from 9.1 °C in August to 17.2 °C in February. Even at its warmest the sea stays below 20 °C, so swimming is bracing at best.
Can you swim in Rawson in October?
Only if you don't mind cold water: in October the sea averages just 10.6 °C. Comfortable swimming temperatures are not reached at any time of year.
What is the warmest month in Rawson?
January is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 14 °C. July is the coolest month at 13 °C.
When does it rain most in Rawson?
The wettest month is June with 25 mm of precipitation. The driest month is October with 14 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Rawson get?
Rawson gets around 2,720 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is January with 10.4 hours a day; in June there are 4.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Rawson in?
Rawson is on UTC−3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Rawson?
A nonstop flight from London to Rawson takes about 15 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 12,230 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for Rawson?
Rawson has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 75) and its weakest during May half-term (score 26). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 55, May half-term 26, summer holidays 28, October half-term 52, Christmas holidays 75.