Neuquén · Patagonia · 38°57′ S
Neuquén
Where the rivers meet
Patagonia's largest city sits where the Limay and Neuquén rivers meet. It's the gateway to the dinosaur trail, local wineries and the Neuquén Andes.
What not to miss
- The Paseo Costero along the Limay River
- The National Fine Arts Museum in Neuquén
- The dinosaurs of Villa El Chocón, about 80 km away
Getting there
Presidente Perón Airport, about 7 km away. Bus terminal with routes across Patagonia.
Neuquén, month by month
Tap a month to see what’s on, the weather and how busy it is.
January
Summer holidays
- Hot days (32°), mild nights (16°); almost no rain.
- Busy. Book ahead.
- Pack: light clothes, sunscreen.
February
Summer holidays
- Hot days (31°), cool nights (14°); almost no rain.
- Busy. Book ahead.
- Pack: light clothes, sunscreen.
March
High season
- Mild days (27°), cool nights (12°); almost no rain.
- Busy. Book ahead.
- Pack: a jacket for the evening, sunscreen.
April
Autumn
- Mild days (22°), cold nights (7°); little rain.
- Normal.
- Pack: a jacket for the evening, sunscreen.
May
Autumn
- Cool days (17°), cold nights (4°); little rain.
- Normal.
- Pack: a jacket for the evening.
June
Winter
- Cool days (13°), very cold nights (2°); almost no rain.
- Normal.
- Pack: a winter coat.
July
Winter holidays
- Cool days (13°), very cold nights (1°); almost no rain.
- Busy. Book ahead.
- Pack: a winter coat.
August
High season
- Cool days (16°), very cold nights (2°); almost no rain.
- Busy. Book ahead.
- Pack: a winter coat.
September
High season
- Cool days (19°), cold nights (5°); almost no rain.
- Busy. Book ahead.
- Pack: a jacket for the evening, sunscreen.
October
High season
- Mild days (23°), cold nights (8°); little rain.
- Busy. Book ahead.
- Pack: a jacket for the evening, sunscreen.
November
High season
- Mild days (27°), cool nights (12°); almost no rain.
- Busy. Book ahead.
- Pack: a jacket for the evening, sunscreen.
December
Summer
- Hot days (30°), mild nights (15°); almost no rain.
- Pack: light clothes, sunscreen.
See the full data (travelers and weather)
Month by month
How many travelers stay in Neuquén each month. Teal months are the quietest; earth-colored ones, the busiest.
Weather, month by month
Average temperatures and rainfall in Neuquén. A guide for packing, not a forecast.
The warmest month is January, with highs of 32.1 °C. The coldest is July, with lows of 0.5 °C. The wettest month is October (33 mm). The driest is August.
See the numbers
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.1 °C | 15.9 °C | 14 mm |
| February | 30.6 °C | 14.4 °C | 13 mm |
| March | 27.4 °C | 11.8 °C | 15 mm |
| April | 21.8 °C | 7.2 °C | 22 mm |
| May | 16.6 °C | 4 °C | 26 mm |
| June | 13.3 °C | 1.7 °C | 18 mm |
| July | 13.1 °C | 0.5 °C | 18 mm |
| August | 16.1 °C | 2 °C | 10 mm |
| September | 19.3 °C | 4.8 °C | 17 mm |
| October | 22.9 °C | 8.4 °C | 33 mm |
| November | 27.1 °C | 11.9 °C | 18 mm |
| December | 30.3 °C | 14.6 °C | 10 mm |
Source: Argentina's National Weather Service (SMN), Neuquén Aero station, 1991-2020 averages. smn.gob.ar