Dec – Feb
Summer Now
Lakes for swimming and boating, hikes to mountain huts and very long days.
Río Negro · Patagonia · 41°08′ S
San Carlos de Bariloche
Lakes, forests and snow
The city looks out over Lake Nahuel Huapi, inside the country’s first national park. In winter, Cerro Catedral takes over; in summer, the circuits between lakes and coihue forests.
What not to miss
- Circuito Chico and the Cerro Campanario viewpoint
- Cerro Catedral, in winter or summer
- A boat trip to Isla Victoria and the Arrayanes Forest
San Carlos de Bariloche, month by month
Tap a month to see what’s on, the weather and how busy it is.
January
Summer holidays
- Mild days (23°), cold nights (7°); little rain.
- Busy. Book ahead.
- Pack: a jacket for the evening, sunscreen.
February
Summer
- Mild days (23°), cold nights (7°); almost no rain.
- Normal.
- Pack: a jacket for the evening, sunscreen.
March
Autumn
- Mild days (20°), cold nights (5°); little rain.
- Normal.
- Pack: a jacket for the evening, sunscreen.
April
Quiet
- Cool days (15°), very cold nights (2°); little rain.
- Quiet. Quieter.
- Pack: a winter coat.
May
Quiet
- Cold days (11°), very cold nights (1°); frequent rain.
- Quiet. Quieter.
- Pack: a winter coat, an umbrella or rain jacket.
June
Snow
Ski season on Cerro Catedral, with fewer people than in July.
- Cold days (7°), very cold nights (0°); very rainy.
- Quiet. Quieter.
- Pack: a winter coat, an umbrella or rain jacket.
July
Skiing
Winter holidays and ski season on Cerro Catedral: the busiest month of the year.
- Cold days (7°), very cold nights (-2°); frequent rain.
- Normal.
- Pack: a winter coat, an umbrella or rain jacket.
August
Snow Festival
The National Snow Festival, with the torchlight descent on Cerro Catedral and concerts, at the height of ski season.
- Cold days (8°), very cold nights (-1°); frequent rain.
- Normal.
- Pack: a winter coat, an umbrella or rain jacket.
September
Snow
Ski season on Cerro Catedral, with fewer people than in July.
- Cool days (12°), very cold nights (0°); little rain.
- Normal.
- Pack: a winter coat.
October
Spring
- Cool days (15°), very cold nights (2°); little rain.
- Normal.
- Pack: a winter coat.
November
Quiet
- Cool days (18°), cold nights (4°); little rain.
- Quiet. Quieter.
- Pack: a jacket for the evening, sunscreen.
December
Summer
- Mild days (21°), cold nights (6°); little rain.
- Pack: a jacket for the evening, sunscreen.
See the full data (travelers and weather)
Month by month
How many travelers stay in San Carlos de Bariloche each month. Teal months are the quietest; earth-colored ones, the busiest.
48,800
97,600
Weather, month by month
Average temperatures and rainfall in San Carlos de Bariloche. A guide for packing, not a forecast.
The warmest month is January, with highs of 23.2 °C. The coldest is July, with lows of -1.6 °C. The wettest month is June (168 mm). The driest is February.
See the numbers
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.2 °C | 7 °C | 24 mm |
| February | 23.1 °C | 6.6 °C | 18 mm |
| March | 20.1 °C | 4.9 °C | 29 mm |
| April | 15 °C | 2.4 °C | 57 mm |
| May | 10.6 °C | 1 °C | 114 mm |
| June | 7.2 °C | -0.5 °C | 168 mm |
| July | 6.7 °C | -1.6 °C | 126 mm |
| August | 8.4 °C | -1 °C | 117 mm |
| September | 11.6 °C | -0.1 °C | 55 mm |
| October | 14.7 °C | 1.7 °C | 49 mm |
| November | 17.9 °C | 3.9 °C | 30 mm |
| December | 20.7 °C | 5.9 °C | 25 mm |
Source: Argentina's National Weather Service (SMN), Bariloche Aero station, 1991-2020 averages. smn.gob.ar
Season by season
San Carlos de Bariloche changes a lot through the year. Here is what each season is like. Remember: seasons are reversed in the Southern Hemisphere.
Mar – May
Autumn Now
The forests turn red and gold, and you have the roads almost to yourself.
Jun – Aug
Winter Now
Ski season at Cerro Catedral, one of the largest ski areas in South America.
Sep – Nov
Spring Now
Snowmelt fills rivers and waterfalls, and by late spring lupines bloom along the roads.