Santa Cruz weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Santa Cruz, Argentina. Like most weather services, we show Santa Cruz at one spot: Río Gallegos, its largest city. At 5:30 PM local time it was mostly clear and 18°C (64°F). Light rain for 5 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Nov–Mar.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 42%
- Chance of rain
- 52%
- Rain
- 0.3 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 5 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Nov–MarOff season May–Sep
About Río Gallegos weather
Is it raining in Río Gallegos right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 18° right now. Light rain for 5 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.4 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Río Gallegos this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 14–20° and lows of 4–8°. Rain is likely on 4 of 7 days (Saturday, Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday). The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in Río Gallegos lately?
In the past 7 days, Río Gallegos had 3 rainy days and 8.5 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Río Gallegos?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Santa Cruz weather by month
When is the best time to visit Santa Cruz?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Santa Cruz is Nov–Mar, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. May–Sep tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 3°C (38°F) in July to 17°C (63°F) in January.
What is the rainiest month in Santa Cruz?
December is the wettest month, with about 42 mm (1.7 in) of rain on average. September is the driest, with about 26 mm (1.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Santa Cruz?
January is the warmest, with average highs of 17°C (63°F) and lows of 7°C (45°F). July is the coolest, with highs of 3°C (38°F) and lows of -2°C (29°F).
Does Santa Cruz have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is December at about 42 mm (1.7 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Río Gallegos), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Santa Cruz
Weather can differ a lot within Santa Cruz: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Río Gallegos | Nov–Mar | None | 3–17°C | 409 mm |
| Caleta Olivia | Nov–Mar | None | 7–23°C | 297 mm |
| Pico Truncado | Oct–Mar | None | 5–26°C | 233 mm |
| Las Heras | Oct–Mar | None | 5–25°C | 230 mm |
| El Calafate | Jan–Feb | None | -1–10°C | 772 mm |
| Puerto Deseado | Nov–Mar | None | 7–17°C | 330 mm |