, 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.
, 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.
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.
It is difficult to find the best time to visit Córdoba, as the city is subject to temperature changes. In
, 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
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.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the warmest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
23.7 °C, with a minimum of
17.5 °C and a maximum of
29.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
11.5 °C. However, it dropped to
7.2 °C in January 2013.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
36.5 °C. However, it reached
40.8 °C in January 2012.
Precipitation amounts to
121.9 mm, 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 of
12.8 kph.
February is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
22.4 °C, with a minimum of
16.5 °C and a maximum of
28.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
10.5 °C. However, it dropped to
6.4 °C in February 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
35 °C. However, it reached
40 °C in February 2003.
Precipitation amounts to
140.2 mm, 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 of
11.9 kph.
March is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
21 °C, with a minimum of
15.1 °C and a maximum of
27 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
8.5 °C. However, it dropped to
1.9 °C in March 2019.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33.5 °C. However, it reached
37 °C in March 2018.
Precipitation amounts to
116.9 mm, 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 of
12.1 kph.
April is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
18 °C, with a minimum of
11.9 °C and a maximum of
24.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
4 °C. However, it dropped to
-0.7 °C in April 2016.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32 °C. However, it reached
37 °C in April 2016.
Precipitation amounts to
65.3 mm, 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 of
11.9 kph.
May is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
14.5 °C, with a minimum of
8.4 °C and a maximum of
20.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
0.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-3.6 °C in May 2008.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
29.5 °C. However, it reached
37 °C in May 1991.
Precipitation amounts to
24.4 mm, 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 of
11.2 kph.
June is generally a mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
11.5 °C, with a minimum of
4.7 °C and a maximum of
18.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-2.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-7.2 °C in June 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
26.5 °C. However, it reached
33.8 °C in June 2012.
Precipitation amounts to only
6.6 mm, 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 of
11.3 kph.
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, with a minimum of
3.7 °C and a maximum of
17.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-4 °C. However, it dropped to
-8.3 °C in July 2017.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
28 °C. However, it reached
33.5 °C in July 1997.
Precipitation amounts to only
6 mm, 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 of
12.3 kph.
August is generally a mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
13.2 °C, with a minimum of
5.5 °C and a maximum of
20.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-2.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-7.1 °C in August 2014.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33 °C. However, it reached
37.3 °C in August 2009.
Precipitation amounts to only
8.5 mm, 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 of
14.5 kph.
September is generally a very mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
15.6 °C, with a minimum of
8.1 °C and a maximum of
23 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
0 °C. However, it dropped to
-5 °C in September 2006.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34 °C. However, it reached
40 °C in September 2013.
Precipitation amounts to
32.6 mm, 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 of
15.4 kph.
October is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
18.5 °C, with a minimum of
11.6 °C and a maximum of
25.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
4.5 °C. However, it dropped to
0.7 °C in October 2020.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
36 °C. However, it reached
41 °C in October 2002.
Precipitation amounts to
71.5 mm, 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 of
15.3 kph.
November is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
21.1 °C, with a minimum of
14.2 °C and a maximum of
28 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
7.5 °C. However, it dropped to
2 °C in November 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
36.5 °C. However, it reached
40.8 °C in November 1995.
Precipitation amounts to
115.9 mm, 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 of
15.2 kph.
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, with a minimum of
16.6 °C and a maximum of
29.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
10 °C. However, it dropped to
5 °C in December 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
37 °C. However, it reached
42.4 °C in December 2011.
Precipitation amounts to
146.5 mm, 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 of
14 kph.