Weather in Mar del Plata
What's the weather like in Mar del Plata?
Mar del Plata has a moderate climate and moderate rainfall spread across the year. Average daytime highs range from 26°C (78°F) in January to 12°C (54°F) in July, with overnight lows around 17°C (63°F) and 6°C (43°F) respectively.
For comfortable sightseeing temperatures (18–26°C daytime highs), the best months to visit Mar del Plata are January through April, and November through December.
Quick facts
- Country
- 🇦🇷 Argentina
- Region
- South America
- Time zone
- America/Argentina/Buenos_Aires
- Coordinates
- -38.005, -57.543
Monthly climate
Long-run averages for each month of the year.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rain days | Snow days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C / 78°F | 17°C / 63°F | 80 mm | 9 | — |
| February | 24°C / 76°F | 17°C / 63°F | 80 mm | 9 | — |
| March | 23°C / 73°F | 16°C / 60°F | 79 mm | 9 | — |
| April | 19°C / 67°F | 13°C / 56°F | 94 mm | 9 | — |
| May | 16°C / 60°F | 10°C / 50°F | 55 mm | 8 | — |
| June | 13°C / 56°F | 7°C / 45°F | 45 mm | 7 | — |
| July | 12°C / 54°F | 6°C / 43°F | 76 mm | 8 | — |
| August | 14°C / 57°F | 7°C / 44°F | 44 mm | 5 | — |
| September | 15°C / 59°F | 8°C / 46°F | 56 mm | 7 | — |
| October | 17°C / 63°F | 10°C / 49°F | 69 mm | 10 | — |
| November | 21°C / 69°F | 13°C / 55°F | 77 mm | 9 | — |
| December | 24°C / 75°F | 15°C / 59°F | 85 mm | 9 | — |
Mar del Plata by month
Detailed weather for any specific month:
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mar del Plata?
The most comfortable months in Mar del Plata are usually March, November, December, when average highs sit near 18–26°C (64–79°F) with relatively little rain. See the full month-by-month breakdown for the exact figures.
What is the hottest month in Mar del Plata?
January is typically the hottest month in Mar del Plata, averaging a high of 26°C (78°F).
What is the coldest month in Mar del Plata?
July is usually the coldest, with average lows around 6°C (43°F).
Does it snow in Mar del Plata?
Snow is rare in Mar del Plata; the climate data shows essentially no snowfall across the year.
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