Climate in Argentina

Argentina is a huge country with quite a variety of climates. From the humid Buenos Aires to the dry deserts of San Juan to the cold glaciers of Patagonia, temperatures range as frequently as the landscape. Here is a breakdown of a few major regions in Argentina and their climates. Remember that the summer in Argentina is December, January, and February because the country is in the Southern Hemisphere.

Pampas [pahm-pas]: This region includes the city of Buenos Aires. It is flat and near the coast of the Atlantic Ocean and Río de la Plata [re-oh dey lah plah-tah]. The summers are hot and humid in the summer while the winters are somewhat cold. Temperatures can get into the 90s, but the humidity makes it seem hotter. This region is flat and has no snowfall. It does rain, however, more than in the dry west.

Patagonia [paht-ah-gohn-ya]: While temperatures in this region vary, it is much colder than the rest of Argentina. This is the southern part of Argentina, making it farther away from the equator and closer to Antarctica. It snows in many places here and temperatures can easily get below freezing. The region is home to some beautiful glaciers as well.

Cuyo [coo-shoh]: This region is on the west of Argentina and borders Chile. It is hot and dry in the summertime with temperatures reaching well over 100 degrees. It is covered with desert until it turns into the Andes Mountains. The winters bring snow to the hills and mountains, but not as much to the areas in the plains. The temperatures do get cold, though, sometimes reaching the 30s.

Northeast: This region is extremely hot and humid. Many different kinds of tropical plants can be grown here because of it. Yerba mate, which you will read about below, is grown in this region.

As you will see in this blog, Argentina is a land full of variety. Its various climates are no exception. A person can find anything from beautiful beaches to amazing ski resorts in this wonderful country.