Worst time to visit Mendoza
Some months in Mendoza are clearly tougher for travel — extreme heat, cold, drenching rain, or peak storm season. Here's what to skip.
Worst month · JanuaryGo instead · February
Country
🇦🇷 Argentina
Region
South America
Hottest
January 31°C
Coldest
July 4°C low
Wettest
February 7 rain days
Driest
July 3 rain days
Months to avoid
| Month | Why |
|---|---|
| January | very hot (31°C / 87°F) |
What to expect in the worst months
January. Highs in the 31°C range are tolerable in the shade but draining if you're walking all day.
Better times to go
Better months: February (28°C, 7 rain days) · March (26°C, 7 rain days) · April (21°C, 6 rain days) · September (20°C, 4 rain days) · October (23°C, 6 rain days) · November (27°C, 5 rain days)
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Better in the same region in January
If you're set on South America in January, these cities have more comfortable conditions in the same window:
If you still have to go — what to bring
- Heat: UPF-rated long-sleeve sun shirt, refillable insulated bottle, electrolyte tablets, lightweight wide-brim hat. Plan indoor activities for 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
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