The key role in shaping the weather conditions of any country is, of course, played by its location. More precisely, in what climatic zone are its territorial borders. Considering the climate of Argentina, one can immediately identify several such contrasting areas, because this country is one of the largest states in the South American continent by its area. It is second only to Brazil. It stretches over 3,700 kilometers from south to north.
Features of climatic conditions
What is the climate in Argentina? Here it varies from place to place, ranging from tropical in northeast Argentina to snowy deserts in Tierra del Fuego. Since this territory is located in the southern hemisphere, the seasons here are a mirror image of the system familiar to Europeans. That is, when the summer in the northern hemisphere is winter - in Argentina it is winter, which is often forgotten by travelers and tourists.
Major tourist regions
The climate of Argentina is such that it is quite difficult to identify the most favorable time of the year for visiting this place for recreational or sightseeing purposes. But it is worth noting that in the period between December and March in the southern part the air temperature is quite high. Most often, the end point of any tour here is a visit to the famous Lake Lago Argentino in Tierra del Fuego or the Iguazu Falls. As well as the cities of Salta, Buenos Aires, Maar del Plata, Bariloche and Puerto Madryn. Let us consider in more detail the features of the climate at different times of the year inherent in these tourist meccas.
Climate at different times of the year
What can Argentina offer its guests? The climate for the months most favorable for visiting this country, relative to its subjects, looks something like this:
1. The Iguazu District. Located in the north-eastern part of this region. From November to March, the climate is hot and very humid. Rather rare, but very heavy rains happen. It's sunny in the sky.
From March to September during the day there is pleasant warm weather, which at night gives way to encouraging coolness. Precipitation also happens, but not often.
The months from January to May are considered the most favorable time of the year for traveling to this place. Usually in March, a waterfall gains the highest possible water level.
2. Salta (northwest). From October to March, the day is unbearably hot, and at night it gets cold. This period is accompanied by the so-called rainy season, when showers may not end for several days.
From May to September there is almost no rainfall, but the weather is not sunny. The sky is almost always cloudy. It's cool at night.
3. Buenos Aires. The spring period from September to December is most favorable for visiting this place. With the advent of summer, it becomes hot and humid. There are often thunderstorms.
Southern Territories
1. Maar del Plata (south of Buenos Aires). From June to August, the temperature is not so high, the humidity is low, which adds a feeling of cold. The south-east cold wind of Sudestad is already raging here. It is he who plays a key role in the weather regime and forms the climate of Argentina in its southern regions.
2. Bariloche (southern territory of the Andes). From June to August, the atmosphere prevailing here is much like an alpine one. Popular in this period are the ski resorts of these places.
3 . Puerto Madryn (Patagonia). There is no rainfall all year round. Rains are extremely rare. The climate in Argentina is minimally humid. The days are sunny. The cold wind from Antarctica blows non-stop. Sometimes it feels like the temperature here drops to zero. However, according to statistics, it practically does not fall below +10.
Tierra del Fuego as a whole is the most severe climate area. It is cold in winter and a little warmer in summer. The cold wind also blows constantly, it is especially unpleasant during the period from November to February.