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The weather in Argentina is tricky to
summarise as the geographical diversity of the country gives
rise to hugely varied weather conditions between the north and
the south. If you are planning to travel the full length of the
country then you need to be well prepared with appropriate
clothing as well as taking into account the time of year you
will be travelling in.
The seasons in Argentina fall in the following months:
Spring: September and November
Summer: December to March
Autumn: March and May
Winter: June-August
The subtropical north and northeastern parts of Argentina can
get humid and sticky and the best time to visit is during the
winter months when the temperature drops a bit and travelling
becomes easier.
The central region is generally hot and humid and there is not a
very dramatic change in climate between the seasons. Cities like
Buenos Aires and Córdoba can therefore be slotted into your trip
at any point.
The western side of Argentina is flanked by the Andes where the
climate changes depending on how high the altitude. You may also
find yourself amidst a zonda windstorm where hot, dry,
dust-filled gusts swirl around for hours and sometimes even
several days.
Heading southwards to subpolar Patagonia the climate really
depends on how low you go, however it is more often than not
cold and rainfall is high. It is best to try and head south
during the summer months of December to March. To the east the
temperature is milder whereas to the southernmost tip you will
find yourself in extremely cold weather conditions. The tierra
del fuego is pretty much consistently freezing and wet so make
sure you pack accordingly!
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