Río Gallegos weather
At 3:30 PM local time it was partly cloudy and 20°C (68°F). Light rain for 3 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.7 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Nov–Mar. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Río Gallegos, Santa Cruz, Argentina.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 75%
- Chance of rain
- 6%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 3 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.7 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 partly cloudy and 20° right now. Light rain for 3 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.7 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.
Río Gallegos weather by month
When is the best time to visit Río Gallegos?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Río Gallegos 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 Río Gallegos?
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 Río Gallegos?
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 Río Gallegos 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), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months