Río Negro · Patagonia · 41°58′ S
El Bolsón
Artisans, beer and mountains
An Andean valley ringed by peaks, known for its crafts fair, beers and berries. Trails lead from town to mountain huts and the Cajón del Azul.
What not to miss
- The Feria Regional crafts market
- The Carved Forest on Cerro Piltriquitrón
- The hike to the Cajón del Azul
Getting there
About 120 km from Bariloche on Route 40.
El Bolsón, month by month
Tap a month to see what’s on, the weather and how busy it is.
January
Summer
- Mild days (26°), cold nights (8°); little rain.
- Pack: a jacket for the evening, sunscreen.
February
Summer
- Mild days (26°), cold nights (8°); little rain.
- Pack: a jacket for the evening, sunscreen.
March
Autumn
- Mild days (22°), cold nights (6°); little rain.
- Pack: a jacket for the evening, sunscreen.
April
Autumn
- Cool days (17°), cold nights (4°); frequent rain.
- Pack: a jacket for the evening, an umbrella or rain jacket.
May
Autumn
- Cool days (12°), very cold nights (2°); frequent rain.
- Pack: a winter coat, an umbrella or rain jacket.
June
Rainy season
- Cold days (9°), very cold nights (0°); very rainy.
- Pack: a winter coat, an umbrella or rain jacket.
July
Winter
- Cold days (9°), very cold nights (0°); frequent rain.
- Pack: a winter coat, an umbrella or rain jacket.
August
Winter
- Cold days (11°), very cold nights (1°); frequent rain.
- Pack: a winter coat, an umbrella or rain jacket.
September
Spring
- Cool days (15°), very cold nights (1°); little rain.
- Pack: a winter coat.
October
Spring
- Cool days (18°), very cold nights (3°); little rain.
- Pack: a winter coat, sunscreen.
November
Spring
- Mild days (21°), cold nights (5°); little rain.
- Pack: a jacket for the evening, sunscreen.
December
Summer
- Mild days (24°), cold nights (7°); little rain.
- Pack: a jacket for the evening, sunscreen.
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Weather, month by month
Average temperatures and rainfall in El Bolsón. A guide for packing, not a forecast.
The warmest month is January, with highs of 25.7 °C. The coldest is July, with lows of -0.4 °C. The wettest month is June (173 mm). The driest is February.
See the numbers
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.7 °C | 7.9 °C | 35 mm |
| February | 25.7 °C | 7.7 °C | 31 mm |
| March | 22.2 °C | 5.8 °C | 33 mm |
| April | 16.9 °C | 3.5 °C | 74 mm |
| May | 12.3 °C | 1.8 °C | 110 mm |
| June | 9 °C | 0.3 °C | 173 mm |
| July | 8.8 °C | -0.4 °C | 131 mm |
| August | 11 °C | 0.5 °C | 135 mm |
| September | 14.5 °C | 1.2 °C | 55 mm |
| October | 17.7 °C | 3.3 °C | 51 mm |
| November | 20.5 °C | 5 °C | 44 mm |
| December | 23.7 °C | 6.8 °C | 33 mm |
Source: Argentina's National Weather Service (SMN), El Bolsón Aero station, 1995-2020 averages. smn.gob.ar