(according to the Köppen classification, humid subtropical climate - Cfa), with very mild winters and very hot, rainy summers. In summer, the rains often occur in the form of thunderstorms. Precipitation exceeds 100 mm (4 in) per month from October to April. Winter is the driest season: from June to August, it rains on average for 3/4 days per month.
The city is located in the north of Argentina, at 27 degrees south latitude, in the province of Chaco. On the northern outskirts of the city flows the Río Negro river, while the city of Barranqueras, which is part of the metropolitan area, is located along the bank of the Riacho Barranqueras, a branch of the Paraná. Across the great river is the twin city of Corrientes, which has a similar but slightly milder climate because it is mitigated by the waters of the Paraná.
is mild, there can sometimes be periods a bit cold, especially at night, when the temperature can drop to around freezing or a little below. This typically happens from late May to early September.
all year round, in fact, the heat records exceed 30 °C (86 °F) even in winter. The hottest days of the year are generally recorded in spring, in October and November, when the heat records are around 43/44 °C (109/111 °F). However, from September to March, there can be heat waves, in which the temperature reaches 38/40 °C (100/104 °F). In January 2022, for the first time outside of the spring period, it reached 43.7 °C (110.7 °F), and the average high was 39.3 °C (102.7 °F).
The best time to visit Resistencia goes from May to mid-August, being the one in which the rains are less abundant and the risk of very hot days is lower. It must be said that sometimes it can get cold, especially at night.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the hottest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
27.3 °C, with a minimum of
21.2 °C and a maximum of
33.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
15 °C. However, it dropped to
10 °C in January 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
39 °C. However, it reached
41 °C in January 2004.
Precipitation amounts to
179.9 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 68% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is of
10.1 kph.
February is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
26.6 °C, with a minimum of
20.8 °C and a maximum of
32.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
14.5 °C. However, it dropped to
9.7 °C in February 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
37.5 °C. However, it reached
42 °C in February 2014.
Precipitation amounts to
156.8 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 65% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
10 kph.
March is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
25 °C, with a minimum of
19.4 °C and a maximum of
30.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
12.5 °C. However, it dropped to
6.8 °C in March 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
36.5 °C. However, it reached
41 °C in March 2020.
Precipitation amounts to
161 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
9.3 kph.
April is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
21.9 °C, with a minimum of
16.4 °C and a maximum of
27.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
8 °C. However, it dropped to
2.1 °C in April 2008.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
34.5 °C. However, it reached
39.2 °C in April 2004.
Precipitation amounts to
165.1 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 59% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
9.5 kph.
May is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
18.2 °C, with a minimum of
12.8 °C and a maximum of
23.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
4 °C. However, it dropped to
-2.4 °C in May 2008.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31.5 °C. However, it reached
35.5 °C in May 2008.
Precipitation amounts to
86.7 mm, distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 59% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
9.4 kph.
June is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
16.4 °C, with a minimum of
11.1 °C and a maximum of
21.7 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
1 °C. However, it dropped to
-4.7 °C in June 1996.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
30 °C. However, it reached
34.1 °C in June 2020.
Precipitation amounts to
59.9 mm, distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 25 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 51% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
10.2 kph.
July, the coldest month of the year, is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
15.5 °C, with a minimum of
9.4 °C and a maximum of
21.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-1.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-3.4 °C in July 2009.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31.5 °C. However, it reached
37 °C in July 2003.
Precipitation amounts to
24.4 mm, distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 60% of the time.
The average humidity is 73%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is of
10.9 kph.
August is generally a very mild month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
17.5 °C, with a minimum of
10.7 °C and a maximum of
24.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
0.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-4.1 °C in August 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
35 °C. However, it reached
37.7 °C in August 2016.
Precipitation amounts to
35.3 mm, distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 59% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is of
12.3 kph.
September is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
19.6 °C, with a minimum of
12.9 °C and a maximum of
26.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
2.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-1.4 °C in September 2006.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
37 °C. However, it reached
43.3 °C in September 2020.
Precipitation amounts to
53.6 mm, distributed over 5 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 53% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is of
13.1 kph.
October is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
22.5 °C, with a minimum of
16.5 °C and a maximum of
28.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
8 °C. However, it dropped to
2.1 °C in October 1999.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
38 °C. However, it reached
44.4 °C in October 2014.
Precipitation amounts to
138.2 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 7 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 54% of the time.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is of
13.1 kph.
November is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
23.9 °C, with a minimum of
17.7 °C and a maximum of
30.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
10.5 °C. However, it dropped to
5.8 °C in November 2000.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
37.5 °C. However, it reached
43.5 °C in November 2009.
Precipitation amounts to
175.5 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 66% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is of
11.6 kph.
December is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of
26.2 °C, with a minimum of
20.1 °C and a maximum of
32.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
14 °C. However, it dropped to
10.3 °C in December 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
38 °C. However, it reached
42.2 °C in December 2011.
Precipitation amounts to
156.7 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 50 minutes. 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 65% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is of
10.7 kph.