Planning a trip to Mendoza in January? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +86°F and approximately 10 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 8 rainy days and 52 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
January is usually the hottest month of the year in Mendoza;
Average weather
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+86°F
Avg. max. temperature
+45°F
Min.
+104°F
Max.
52 mm
Total precipitation
50%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
10 ☀️
Sunny Days
4 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Mendoza has good weather in January.
Average temperature in Mendoza in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Mendoza for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +97°F during the day to a minimum of +57°F during the night, the temperature in January averages around +90°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 18% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +84°F to +91°F.
Is Mendoza warm or cold in January?
Mendoza is typically warm in January.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +84°F to +86°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +63°F to +66°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
January is the hottest month in Mendoza, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Mendoza in January
Mendoza weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+84°F
+86°F
+84°F
Min. temperature
+43°F
+45°F
+43°F
Max. temperature
+102°F
+104°F
+102°F
Rainfall
47 mm
52 mm
48 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
47%
50%
54%
Air pressure
1009 HPa
1009 HPa
1010 HPa
Sunny days
11
10
10
Cloudy days
4
4
4
Rainy days
9
8
8
Snowy days
0
0
0
January weather is still as good as in December.It’s getting warmer as January arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +84°F to +86°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 47 mm to 52 mm.Humidity rises from 47% to 50%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 2 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 11 sunny days in December to 10 in January.
February brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Mendoza in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Mendoza is gradually increasing during January, going from 3 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Mendoza based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 23% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 24 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 13 mm, which is considered light rain.On average, there are about 7 rainy days during January, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
January is one of the rainiest months in Mendoza, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Mendoza wettest month is March, where a typical day has a 32% chance of precipitation and 59 mm of rainfall per day. June, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 20% chance of precipitation and 17 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last January in Mendoza?
This is the weather in Mendoza in January 2023:
1 January
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+83°F
2 January
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+90°F
3 January
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+85°F
4 January
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+94°F
5 January
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+97°F
6 January
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+95°F
7 January
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+90°F
8 January
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+94°F
9 January
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+97°F
10 January
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+90°F
11 January
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+86°F
12 January
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+82°F
13 January
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+85°F
14 January
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+92°F
15 January
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+86°F
16 January
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+85°F
17 January
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+79°F
18 January
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+87°F
19 January
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+92°F
20 January
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+89°F
21 January
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+91°F
22 January
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+90°F
23 January
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+94°F
24 January
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+95°F
25 January
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+89°F
26 January
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+90°F
27 January
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+88°F
28 January
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+89°F
29 January
🌧️
+86°F
30 January
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+93°F
31 January
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+92°F
In January 2023 Mendoza had 25 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +90°F, with an absolute maximum of +97°F and a minimum of +79°F. The average humidity was 44%, with a maximum of 93% and a minimum of 13%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Mendoza climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Mendoza in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+68°F) and the highest in 2023 (+76°F). The driest year was 2003 with only 151 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1984 with 844 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Mendoza in January:
Is January a good time to visit Mendoza?
January is a really good time to go to Mendoza. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Mendoza.
Can you sunbathe in Mendoza in January?
January is warm in Mendoza. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Mendoza rainy in January?
Mendoza is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Mendoza in January?
The amount of sunny days in Mendoza during January varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.
Other cities in Argentina
Check out the weather for other cities in Argentina.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Mendoza, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.