The city is located on the Atlantic coast of Argentina, on the 38th parallel south.
Even though it is located on the coast, the city is exposed both to outbreaks of cold air of Antarctic origin and to invasions of hot air of tropical origin, therefore it is subject to sudden
The sun shines for a good number of hours, especially in summer, when it shines 60/63% of the time.
, from December to February, average temperatures suggest pleasant weather, however, it can sometimes get cold at night, while in other circumstances there can be heat waves. In January 2022, the heat record was broken with 42.4 °C (108.3 °F). In any case, the wind blows frequently, moreover, the sea is not warm.
, from June to August, fog can sometimes form. Snow is rare, but at night the temperature can drop below freezing. In July 1988 it dropped to -9.3 °C (15.3 °F).
The waves of bad weather, with rain, wind and rough sea, are brought by the winds from the south-east, and for this reason are called
It is difficult to find the best time to visit Mar del Plata, as there is no dry season, and there can be sudden changes in temperature.
, from December to February, is the warmest and sunniest season, but the rains are more abundant. The sea is quite cold even in this season, although it is warmer than in the other months. Sometimes it can get cold even in summer, especially at night.
On other occasions, however, there may be heat waves, even though the temperature exceeds 36 °C (97 °F) quite rarely.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the warmest month of the year, is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
20.4 °C, with a minimum of
14.5 °C and a maximum of
26.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
6 °C. However, it dropped to
3.5 °C in January 2005.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34.5 °C. However, it reached
39 °C in January 2014.
Precipitation amounts to
91.1 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 25 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 65% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
16.7 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
18.8 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.
February is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
19.9 °C, with a minimum of
14.3 °C and a maximum of
25.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
6 °C. However, it dropped to
4.7 °C in February 2018.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33.5 °C. However, it reached
38.2 °C in February 2007.
Precipitation amounts to
103.6 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
15.4 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
19.5 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.
March is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
18.4 °C, with a minimum of
12.9 °C and a maximum of
23.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
4.5 °C. However, it dropped to
0 °C in March 2013.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31 °C. However, it reached
34.9 °C in March 2009.
Precipitation amounts to
95.2 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 61% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
14.3 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
18.6 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cool for swimming.
April is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
15 °C, with a minimum of
9.5 °C and a maximum of
20.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
2 °C. However, it dropped to
-3 °C in April 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
27.5 °C. However, it reached
32.5 °C in April 2004.
Precipitation amounts to
97.3 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 59% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
13.4 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
16 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.
May is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
11.8 °C, with a minimum of
6.7 °C and a maximum of
16.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-1 °C. However, it dropped to
-3.7 °C in May 2006.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
24 °C. However, it reached
28.5 °C in May 1997.
Precipitation amounts to
60 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
12.4 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
13.3 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
June is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
8.9 °C, with a minimum of
4 °C and a maximum of
13.8 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-3 °C. However, it dropped to
-5 °C in June 2002.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
19.5 °C. However, it reached
25.5 °C in June 2003.
Precipitation amounts to
66.1 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 35 minutes. June 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Southern Hemisphere.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 42% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
13.6 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
10.7 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
July, the coldest month of the year, is generally a quite mild month. The average temperature is of
7.9 °C, with a minimum of
3.2 °C and a maximum of
12.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-3.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-8.3 °C in July 1995.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
19.5 °C. However, it reached
23.9 °C in July 2006.
Precipitation amounts to
57.8 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 42% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
13.5 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
8.9 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
August is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
9.4 °C, with a minimum of
4.2 °C and a maximum of
14.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-2.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-5 °C in August 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
22.5 °C. However, it reached
29.9 °C in August 2009.
Precipitation amounts to
63.6 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
14.6 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
8.4 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
September is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
10.7 °C, with a minimum of
5.5 °C and a maximum of
15.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-2 °C. However, it dropped to
-4.5 °C in September 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
24.5 °C. However, it reached
30 °C in September 1995.
Precipitation amounts to
63.1 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 49% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
15.4 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
8.8 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
October is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
13.4 °C, with a minimum of
8.1 °C and a maximum of
18.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
0.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-3 °C in October 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
28 °C. However, it reached
30.1 °C in October 2008.
Precipitation amounts to
83.1 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 52% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
15.9 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
10.9 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
November is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
16 °C, with a minimum of
10.3 °C and a maximum of
21.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
2 °C. However, it dropped to
-0.5 °C in November 2007.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30 °C. However, it reached
32.7 °C in November 1991.
Precipitation amounts to
80.3 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 52% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
16.5 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
13.5 °C. Therefore, the sea is very cold for swimming.
December is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
19 °C, with a minimum of
12.8 °C and a maximum of
25.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
4.5 °C. However, it dropped to
1 °C in December 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34 °C. However, it reached
38.3 °C in December 1998.
Precipitation amounts to
84.8 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 50 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 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 59% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
17.1 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
16.4 °C. Therefore, the sea is cold for swimming.