Climate

The weather in Argentina is very varied, with a sub-arctic climate in the far south and a subtropical climate in the north. Buenos Aires and the central area have a temperate climate with temperatures varying from 95°F (35°C) in January to 50°F (10°C) in July. In mid summer (December, January and February) the weather here gets hot with 65% humidity. Most rain also falls during summer, although rain can be expected throughout the year. Tierra del Fuego and the rest of Patagonia in the far south of Argentina have cold weather and strong winds and are prone to sudden changes of weather. It is very cold during the winter months (June, July and August) with average temperatures hovering around zero; summer months are warmer; the sun shines for up to 18 hours a day and temperatures vary between 43ºF and 54ºF (6ºC and 12ºC). In the extreme north of Argentina, there is an average annual temperature of around 73°F (23°C) and plenty of rain.


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