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San Rafael in January

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (hot, crowded), Jul–Aug (cold, some closures).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
32°C (90°F) / 17°C (63°F)
average high / low
Rain days
4
Crowds
High
Argentina overall
Prices
High
Argentina overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for San Rafael

Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (hot, crowded), Jul–Aug (cold, some closures).

Is another month better than January?

January is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in January

Long-term averages
  • San RafaelHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 17 °C (63 °F), rain on about 4 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Argentina overall
High
Prices · Argentina overall
High

Argentina overall: Peak summer holidays: Patagonia at its best but booked out, Buenos Aires hot and half-empty, Northwest rainy.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in San Rafael, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Jan: Avoid

    Mar: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Jan: 32 °C (90 °F)

    Mar: 28 °C (82 °F)

  • Night low

    Jan: 17 °C (63 °F)

    Mar: 14 °C (57 °F)

  • Rain days

    Jan: 4

    Mar: 3 (better)

  • Crowds

    Jan: High

    Mar: Medium

  • Prices

    Jan: High

    Mar: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Jan: 0

    Mar: 1

January: Listed as a month to avoid: Jan–Feb (hot, crowded), Jul–Aug (cold, some closures).

March: Inside San Rafael's best window: Sep–Nov and Mar–May.

San Rafael: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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