Aconcagua Reizen Guide
Aconcagua travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time en visit, things en do and nearby places.
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Aconcagua is a mountain in Argentinië. Aconcagua is a mountain known as the highest peak in the Americas. It sits at 6.961 m above sea level.
Op dit moment is het -30°C (-22°F) in Aconcagua met sneeuw. Het voelt als -35°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen -30°C en -23°C. De kans op neerslag is 100%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 2.5/10 – slecht — kies een andere dag.
De beste tijd om Aconcagua is februari, maart and december. Het klimaat is polar. juni, juli and augustus zijn meestal de minst comfortabele maanden. februari is de warmste maand, met gemiddelde maxima rond -9°C, terwijl juni is de koudste maand, met minima rond -32°C.
De dichtstbijzijnde grote luchthaven is Santiago International Airport (SCL), about 109 km away.
Kort gezegd. Today is slightly cooler than average for oktober. The forecast high of -23°C is 2.6°C below the -21°C typical for this month. Zichtbaarheid is down en 0,7 km – use low beams and leave extra following distance. Windstoten en 123 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Overnight lows near -30°C mean ice is possible on bridges before dawn. Sneeuw is falling now – expect reduced traction and slower journeys.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Coördinaten: 32°39′11.5″S 70°0′39.2″W (-32.6532, -70.0109)
Weer in Aconcagua nu
Bron: Open-Meteo. Bijgewerkt 2:35 AM, okt 5 lokale tijd.
Weekend outlook
🌨️ -23° / -30°
Sneeuw · 94% rain · wind 12 km/h
🌨️ -26° / -29°
Lichte sneeuw showers · 88% rain · wind 8 km/h
Quick facts about Aconcagua
| Type | Mountain |
|---|---|
| Land | Argentinië |
| Continent | Zuid-Amerika |
| Coördinaten | 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 |
| Lokale tijd | 2:35 AM (UTC-03:00) |
| Beste maanden | februari, maart and december |
| Klimaat | Polar |
Beste reistijd Aconcagua
Go in februari, maart and december. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: juni, juli and augustus – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What en pack, what en skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- Insulated outer layer, hat and boots met grip for ice
- A packable rain shell – 6 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 terwijl gusts stay above 123 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid juni, juli and augustus – historically the least comfortable months here.
Luchthavens near Aconcagua
Closest airports met IATA codes and distances.
| Airport | Code | Distance | Serves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santiago International Airport | SCL | 109 km | Santiago |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Aconcagua?
Aconcagua is a mountain in Argentinië. Its coordinates are -32.6532, -70.0109. It lies in Zuid-Amerika.
What is the weather like in Aconcagua nu?
It is currently -30°C (-22°F) met sneeuw. Luchtvochtigheid is 88% and wind is 6 km/h.
When is the best time en visit Aconcagua?
februari, maart and december offer the most comfortable conditions in Aconcagua, which has a polar climate. juni, juli and augustus are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Aconcagua in?
Aconcagua observes America/Argentina/Mendoza (UTC-03:00). The lokale tijd is 2:35 AM.
What is the nearest airport en 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. |
|---|---|
| Kaart tiles | OpenStreetKaart contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| 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 oktober 5, 2026 at 2:35 AM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
