Aconcagua Loftslag and Average Veður
Loftslag of Aconcagua: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Loftslag in Aconcagua month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mánuður | Avg high | Avg low | Rigningfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janúar | -10° | -18° | 34 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| febrúar | -9° | -17° | 12 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mars | -12° | -20° | 11 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| apríl | -17° | -24° | 19 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| maí | -22° | -29° | 94 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| júní | -25° | -32° | 171 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| júlí | -23° | -30° | 177 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ágúst | -25° | -32° | 170 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| september | -23° | -30° | 39 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| október | -21° | -27° | 28 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| nóvember | -19° | -25° | 26 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| desember | -15° | -22° | 24 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
Loftslag type: Polar. Heimild: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Aconcagua
Háttest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Aconcagua compares með nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Aconcagua.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santiago | 108 km | 16°C | +38°C warmer | 392 mm |
| Chile | 108 km | 16°C | +38°C warmer | 392 mm |
| Santiago International Airport | 109 km | 16°C | +38°C warmer | 523 mm |
Best time til visit Aconcagua
Go in febrúar, mars and desember. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: júní, júlí and ágúst - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Aconcagua
Today is cooler than average for október. The forecast high of -26°C is 5.5°C below the -21°C typical for this month.
A 61% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Vindhviður til 130 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near -34°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
At 6.961 m, air here runs roughly 45°C cooler than the same latitude at sea level.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in desember til febrúar.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 16°C.
What til pack, what til skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots með grip for ice
- A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid high-elevation trails without traction devices - frozen surfaces persist in shade all day.
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 130 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid júní, júlí and ágúst - historically the least comfortable months here.
Samantekt
Aconcagua is a mountain in Argentína. Aconcagua is a mountain known as the highest peak in the Americas. It sits at 6.961 m above sea level.
Núna er hitinn -29°C (-20°F) in Aconcagua með skýjað. Hitinn finnst vera -35°C. Í dag er hitinn frá -34°C til -26°C. Líkur á úrkomu eru 61%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.6/10 - sæmilegt — skipuleggðu eftir veðri.
Besti tíminn til að heimsækja Aconcagua is febrúar, mars and desember. Loftslagið er polar. júní, júlí and ágúst tend til be the least comfortable months. febrúar is the warmest month með average highs near -9°C, while júní is the coldest með lows near -32°C.
The closest major airport is Santiago International Airport (SCL), about 109 km away.
Í einföldu máli. Today is cooler than average for október. The forecast high of -26°C is 5.5°C below the -21°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 9 AM til 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. driving is the strongest bet in Aconcagua today at 7.4/10. Vindhviður til 130 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near -34°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Aconcagua
| Tegund | Mountain |
|---|---|
| Land | Argentína |
| Heimsálfa | Suður-Ameríka |
| Hnit | 32°39′11.5″S 70°0′39.2″W (-32.6532, -70.0109) |
| Elevation | 6.961 m |
| Known for | the highest peak in the Americas |
| Staðartími | 2:44 PM (UTC-03:00) |
| Best months | febrúar, mars and desember |
| Loftslag | Polar |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Aconcagua?
Aconcagua is a mountain in Argentína. Its coordinates are -32.6532, -70.0109. It lies in Suður-Ameríka.
What is the weather like in Aconcagua núna?
It is currently -29°C (-20°F) með skýjað. Raki is 38% and wind is 12 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Aconcagua?
febrúar, mars and desember offer the most comfortable conditions in Aconcagua, which has a polar climate. júní, júlí and ágúst are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Aconcagua in?
Aconcagua observes America/Argentina/Mendoza (UTC-03:00). The local time is 2:44 PM.
What is the nearest airport til Aconcagua?
The closest airports are Santiago International Airport (SCL), 109 km away.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (mountains) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Spá and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Loftgæði and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Loftslag averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated október 23, 2026 at 2:44 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
