Esquel, Argentina experiences average highs of 13°C (55°F) and lows of 4°C (39°F) throughout the year. Rainfall is moderate, averaging about 9 rainy days per month. Sunshine is abundant, averaging about 9 hours per day. Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records.
Esquel, Argentina Weather & Climate 2026
Monthly climate averages for Esquel, Argentina. Based on 10-year ERA5 reanalysis data.
Climate Overview
Drier season: Jan–Dec 
Wetter season: May–Sep At-a-Glance Climate Summary
Live Weather & Air Quality
Key figures
Climate Score
4.8/10
Best: January, February, March, December
UV Index
5
Low
Temperature 13°C / 4°C
Feels Like 11°C / 2°C
Rainy Days 9
Rainfall 68 mm
Sunshine 9 h
Humidity 75%
Wind Speed 13 km/h
Dew Point 4°C
Snow Days 7 days
Frost Days 11 days
Hottest Month
23°C
February
Avg Low10°C
Rain4days
Coldest Month
-1°C
July
Avg High5°C
Rain13days
Driest Month
4days
January
Avg High22°C
Avg Low9°C
Windiest Month
16 km/h
December (Gusts 58)
Worst Time to Visit
Consider avoiding May, June, July, August due to very cold temperatures, frequent rain.
Sun Position
Sunrise 09:16
Daylight 9h
Sunset 18:18
Live conditions—
Esquel on the map · live conditions
Esquel, Argentina
- Continent
- Americas
- Country
- Argentina
- City
- Esquel
- Population
- 28.5K
- Coordinates
- -42.91°, -71.32°
Seasonal Breakdown
Spring
Sep–Nov
Avg High 13°C
Avg Low 3°C
Rain 9 days/mo
Summer
Dec–Feb
Avg High 22°C
Avg Low 9°C
Rain 5 days/mo
3/3 best months
Autumn
Mar–May
Avg High 14°C
Avg Low 5°C
Rain 9 days/mo
1/3 best months
Winter
Jun–Aug
Avg High 6°C
Avg Low -1°C
Rain 14 days/mo
Climate Charts
Based on historical averages (2016–2025)
Monthly Temperatures
HighLowShaded bands show the typical range across the available yearly records.
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 22°C / 9°C . Feb: 23°C / 10°C . Mar: 19°C / 8°C . Apr: 14°C / 5°C . May: 9°C / 2°C . Jun: 5°C / -1°C . Jul: 5°C / -1°C . Aug: 7°C / 0°C . Sep: 9°C / 1°C . Oct: 13°C / 3°C . Nov: 17°C / 6°C . Dec: 20°C / 8°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 29 mm. Feb: 26 mm. Mar: 43 mm. Apr: 76 mm. May: 88 mm. Jun: 118 mm. Jul: 98 mm. Aug: 100 mm. Sep: 70 mm. Oct: 64 mm. Nov: 68 mm. Dec: 39 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 59%. Feb: 60%. Mar: 67%. Apr: 80%. May: 87%. Jun: 89%. Jul: 88%. Aug: 85%. Sep: 80%. Oct: 74%. Nov: 69%. Dec: 63%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 16 km/h . Feb: 15 km/h . Mar: 14 km/h . Apr: 12 km/h . May: 9 km/h . Jun: 9 km/h . Jul: 9 km/h . Aug: 11 km/h . Sep: 13 km/h . Oct: 14 km/h . Nov: 15 km/h . Dec: 16 km/h .
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine: Jan: 13h. Feb: 12h. Mar: 10h. Apr: 8h. May: 6h. Jun: 5h. Jul: 6h. Aug: 7h. Sep: 9h. Oct: 11h. Nov: 12h. Dec: 13h.
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 9. Feb: UV 7. Mar: UV 6. Apr: UV 4. May: UV 2. Jun: UV 2. Jul: UV 2. Aug: UV 3. Sep: UV 5. Oct: UV 7. Nov: UV 8. Dec: UV 8.
Monthly Daylight Hours
Daylight12h reference
Monthly Dew Point & Comfort
Dew Point Dry Comfortable Humid Muggy Oppressive
Snow Days
Snow DaysSnowfall
Snow Days: Jan: 0 days. Feb: 0 days. Mar: 1 days. Apr: 3 days. May: 6 days. Jun: 14 days. Jul: 14 days. Aug: 14 days. Sep: 10 days. Oct: 7 days. Nov: 2 days. Dec: 1 days.
Climate Trends
Average highs have stayed broadly stable across the available records. Average rainfall is trending wetter by about 16 mm.
2016 to 2025
Avg high Avg rainfall
Climate summary
| Last 12 months | All years | |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month | Jan 2025 · 25°C | Feb · 23°C |
| Coldest month | Jun 2025 · 0°C | Jul · -1°C |
| Wettest month | May 2025 · 131 mm | Jun · 118 mm |
| Windiest month | Dec 2025 · 19 km/h | Dec · 16 km/h |
Month-by-Month Weather Table
January best
Excellent 
February best
Excellent March best
Excellent 
April
Fair May
Poor June
Poor July
Poor August
Poor September
Poor October
Fair November
Fair December best
Good | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January best | 22°C / 9°C | 21°C / 8°C | 4days (29 mm) Good | 13.1h Excellent | 59% Moderate | 8.7 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| February best | 23°C / 10°C | 21°C / 8°C | 4days (26 mm) Good | 11.7h Excellent | 60% Moderate | 7.3 Very High | Excellent | View Details |
| March best | 19°C / 8°C | 17°C / 6°C | 6days (43 mm) Good | 10.1h Excellent | 67% Muggy | 5.7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| April | 14°C / 5°C | 11°C / 3°C | 9days (76 mm) Wet | 7.6h Good | 80% Humid | 3.8 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| May | 9°C / 2°C | 7°C / -1°C | 12days (88 mm) Wet | 5.7h Fair | 87% Very Muggy | 2.4 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| June | 5°C / -1°C | 2°C / -4°C | 14days (118 mm) Wet | 5h Fair | 89% Very Muggy | 2 Low | Poor | View Details |
| July | 5°C / -1°C | 2°C / -4°C | 13days (98 mm) Wet | 5.8h Fair | 88% Very Muggy | 2.3 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| August | 7°C / 0°C | 4°C / -3°C | 14days (100 mm) Wet | 7.2h Good | 85% Humid | 3.2 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| September | 9°C / 1°C | 6°C / -2°C | 10days (70 mm) Wet | 9.3h Good | 80% Humid | 4.9 Moderate | Poor | View Details |
| October | 13°C / 3°C | 10°C / 0°C | 9days (64 mm) Wet | 10.7h Excellent | 74% Muggy | 6.7 High | Fair | View Details |
| November | 17°C / 6°C | 15°C / 4°C | 9days (68 mm) Wet | 11.9h Excellent | 69% Muggy | 7.6 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| December best | 20°C / 8°C | 19°C / 6°C | 7days (39 mm) Good | 13.1h Excellent | 63% Muggy | 8.4 Very High | Good | View Details |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The best months to visit Esquel are January, February, March, December, when temperatures are comfortable and rainfall is at its lowest. This is based on 10-year climate averages for Esquel, scoring temperature, rainfall, humidity, and sunshine hours.
The hottest month in Esquel is February, with average daytime highs of 23°C (73°F). Plan outdoor activities for early morning or late afternoon if visiting during this period.
The coldest month in Esquel is July, with average overnight lows of -1°C (30°F). Pack warm layers and expect shorter daylight hours during this period.
The wettest month in Esquel is June, averaging 118mm of precipitation across 14 rainy days. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is essential.
The rainy season in Esquel runs through June, August, July, May, with the heaviest rainfall in June. Based on 10-year averages for Esquel.
Esquel receives approximately 111 sunshine hours per year. The sunniest month is January with around 13 hours. Based on climate data for Esquel.
The least favorable months to visit Esquel are May, June, July, August, primarily due to very cold temperatures, frequent rain. For the best conditions, consider January, February, March, December instead.
The annual average UV index in Esquel is 5, classified as moderate. Standard sun protection (sunscreen, hat) is recommended during prolonged outdoor exposure.
Average humidity in Esquel is 75%, classified as moderate. Humidity levels are generally comfortable and should not affect outdoor activities for most people.
Yes, Esquel receives snow. Months with snowfall average 7 snow days and 20 cm (8 in) of accumulation, with about 11 frost days during winter.
Average wind speeds in Esquel are 13 km/h (8 mph). The windiest month is December with peak winds reaching 16 km/h (10 mph) (gusts up to 58 km/h / 36 mph).
Esquel averages 4 clear-sky days per month with overall cloud cover around 61%. The clearest skies occur in January.
The annual average dew point in Esquel is 4°C (39°F), which feels dry and comfortable. Outdoor activities are comfortable year-round from a humidity standpoint.
Esquel has a Warm-Summer Mediterranean climate, classified as Csb under the Köppen system. Temperate climates have mild winters and warm summers, with rainfall spread across the year and four distinct seasons.
The 'feels like' temperature in Esquel ranges from 2°C (36°F) to 11°C (52°F) on average. The 'feels like' temperature closely matches the actual temperature throughout most of the year.
June is not the best time to visit Esquel, with a climate score of 1.2/10. Consider visiting during January, February, March, December instead for better conditions.
For June in Esquel, pack Warm coat, Thermal base layers, Scarf & gloves, Umbrella, Waterproof jacket. With average highs of 5°C (41°F) and 14 rainy days, these essentials will keep you comfortable.
Data Source
Climate data derived from ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF), averaged over 2016–2025. Sea surface temperature from marine reanalysis data. Climate scores and seasonal estimates are computed by WorldStats.
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