Weather and climate in Córdoba (Argentina)

The climate of Córdoba, Argentina's second largest city, is subtropical (according to the Köppen classification, subtropical climate with dry winters - Cwa), with dry, mild winters (but during which it can get cold at night), and hot, rainy summers. In summer, the rains often occur in the form of thunderstorms.
The city is located in the north-central of Argentina, at 31 degrees south latitude and at an altitude of 400 meters (1,300 feet). In the vicinity of the city lies a mountain range called Sierras Chicas, whose highest peak is Uritorco, 1,979 meters (6,394 feet) high, while further to the west are the Andes.
We are in the northernmost part of the Pampa.
In winter, the difference in temperature between night and day is often noticeable, and at night it often gets cold. Also, sometimes there can be cold spells, lasting a few days, in which the temperature can drop below freezing. In July 1975 and July 2017 it dropped to -8 °C (17.5 °F).
Snow in Córdoba is very rare, however, snowfalls occurred in July 2000 and 2007 and in June 2021.
During the day it can get hot all year round. In winter, the temperature can reach or exceed 30 °C (86 °F) when the north-westerly wind blows from the mountains. On the other hand, from September to February, there can be heat waves, in which the temperature reaches or exceeds 38/40 °C (100/104 °F).
But the Pampero, the south wind, is able to interrupt the hot and muggy periods, bringing pleasant temperatures (and sometimes even very cool) for two or three days.

Best Time

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It is difficult to find the best time to visit Córdoba, as the city is subject to temperature changes. In winter, from May to mid-August, temperatures are generally mild and rainfall rare, so you can choose this period, but it must be said that sometimes it can get cold, especially at night. You can then choose the month of April, in which both temperature and rainfall are halfway between winter and summer.
In spring, starting from mid-August, it is still the dry season, but it can be very hot. Summer, from December to February, is a rainy season and it is often very hot.

Córdoba - Climate data

The average temperature of the coldest month (July) is of 10.7 °C (51.3 °F), that of the warmest month (January) is of 23.7 °C (74.7 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 855 millimeters (33.7 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 6 mm (0.2 in) in the driest month (July) to 146 mm (5.7 in) in the wettest one (December). Here is the average precipitation.
There are on average around 2600 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Córdoba - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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January, the warmest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 23.7 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 17.5 °C (63.5 °F) and a maximum of 29.9 °C (85.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11.5 °C (53 °F). However, it dropped to 7.2 °C (45 °F) in January 2013.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (98 °F). However, it reached 40.8 °C (105.4 °F) in January 2012.
Precipitation amounts to 122 mm (4.8 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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February is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 22.4 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 16.5 °C (61.7 °F) and a maximum of 28.2 °C (82.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10.5 °C (51 °F). However, it dropped to 6.4 °C (43.5 °F) in February 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95 °F). However, it reached 40 °C (104 °F) in February 2003.
Precipitation amounts to 140 mm (5.5 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 57% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).

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March is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 21.0 °C (70 °F), with a minimum of 15.1 °C (59.2 °F) and a maximum of 27 °C (80.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47.5 °F). However, it dropped to 1.9 °C (35.4 °F) in March 2019.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92.5 °F). However, it reached 37 °C (98.6 °F) in March 2018.
Precipitation amounts to 117 mm (4.6 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).

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April is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 18 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 11.9 °C (53.4 °F) and a maximum of 24.1 °C (75.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4 °C (39.5 °F). However, it dropped to -0.7 °C (30.7 °F) in April 2016.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (90 °F). However, it reached 37 °C (98.6 °F) in April 2016.
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).

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May is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of 14.5 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 8.4 °C (47.1 °F) and a maximum of 20.6 °C (69.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0.5 °C (33 °F). However, it dropped to -3.6 °C (25.5 °F) in May 2008.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C (85 °F). However, it reached 37 °C (98.6 °F) in May 1991.
Precipitation amounts to 24 mm (0.9 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 51% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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June is generally a mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 11.5 °C (53 °F), with a minimum of 4.7 °C (40.5 °F) and a maximum of 18.3 °C (64.9 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around -2.5 °C (27 °F). However, it dropped to -7.2 °C (19 °F) in June 1996.
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 26.5 °C (80 °F). However, it reached 33.8 °C (92.8 °F) in June 2012.
Precipitation amounts to only 7 mm (0.3 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 5 minutes. June 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).

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July, the coldest month of the year, is generally a mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 10.7 °C (51 °F), with a minimum of 3.7 °C (38.7 °F) and a maximum of 17.7 °C (63.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -4 °C (25.5 °F). However, it dropped to -8.3 °C (17.1 °F) in July 2017.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 28 °C (82 °F). However, it reached 33.5 °C (92.3 °F) in July 1997.
Precipitation amounts to only 6 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 59%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).

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August is generally a mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 13.2 °C (56 °F), with a minimum of 5.5 °C (41.9 °F) and a maximum of 20.8 °C (69.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around -2.5 °C (27.5 °F). However, it dropped to -7.1 °C (19.2 °F) in August 2014.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91 °F). However, it reached 37.3 °C (99.1 °F) in August 2009.
Precipitation amounts to only 8 mm (0.3 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 64% of the time.
The average humidity is 51%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).

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September is generally a very mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 15.6 °C (60 °F), with a minimum of 8.1 °C (46.6 °F) and a maximum of 23 °C (73.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 0 °C (32.5 °F). However, it dropped to -5 °C (23 °F) in September 2006.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93 °F). However, it reached 40 °C (104 °F) in September 2013.
Precipitation amounts to 33 mm (1.3 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 59% of the time.
The average humidity is 52%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (10 mph).

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October is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 18.5 °C (65 °F), with a minimum of 11.6 °C (52.9 °F) and a maximum of 25.4 °C (77.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 4.5 °C (40 °F). However, it dropped to 0.7 °C (33.3 °F) in October 2020.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (96.5 °F). However, it reached 41 °C (105.8 °F) in October 2002.
Precipitation amounts to 72 mm (2.8 in), distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 58% of the time.
The average humidity is 58%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (10 mph).

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November is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 21.1 °C (70 °F), with a minimum of 14.2 °C (57.6 °F) and a maximum of 28 °C (82.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7.5 °C (45.5 °F). However, it dropped to 2 °C (35.6 °F) in November 1992.
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (97.5 °F). However, it reached 40.8 °C (105.4 °F) in November 1995.
Precipitation amounts to 116 mm (4.6 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 63% of the time.
The average humidity is 58%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).

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December is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 23.2 °C (74 °F), with a minimum of 16.6 °C (61.9 °F) and a maximum of 29.7 °C (85.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (50 °F). However, it dropped to 5 °C (41 °F) in December 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37 °C (98.5 °F). However, it reached 42.4 °C (108.3 °F) in December 2011.
Precipitation amounts to 146 mm (5.7 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are long. December 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).