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Departamento San Rafael Essentials

Departamento San Rafael is defined by the dramatic landscapes of the Atuel and Diamante rivers. The region features massive hydroelectric projects like the Nihuil and Los Reyunos dams, which have created expansive reservoirs for water sports and irrigation. Key highlights include the sculpted geological formations of the Atuel Canyon, the salt flats of Salina del Diamante, and the world-renowned Pierre Auger Observatory. In the city, the neo-romantic San Rafael Arcángel Cathedral and the Borges Labyrinth offer cultural landmarks amidst the high-altitude desert terrain.

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: March, April, October, November

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Typical weather in January

Good

32° (feels like 29°) · extremes 11°–37°
16° at night
8 rainy days
25 sunny days
12 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 13 · extreme

Up to 7 days above 35°

Typical weather in February

Good

30° (feels like 27°) · extremes 10°–36°
15° at night
7 rainy days
22 sunny days
11 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in March

Great

27° (feels like 24°) · extremes 7°–34°
13° at night
6 rainy days
23 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in April

Great

23° (feels like 19°) · extremes 3°–29°
9° at night
4 rainy days
21 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Great

18° (feels like 14°) · extremes 0°–25°
5° at night
4 rainy days
18 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in June

Good

15° (feels like 11°) · extremes -2°–22°
2° at night
3 rainy days
18 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in July

Fair

15° (feels like 10°) · extremes -3°–22°
2° at night
3 rainy days
19 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in August

Good

17° (feels like 12°) · extremes -2°–26°
3° at night
4 rainy days
21 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in September

Great

20° (feels like 15°) · extremes -1°–28°
5° at night
3 rainy days
22 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in October

Great

24° (feels like 19°) · extremes 3°–31°
8° at night
5 rainy days
24 sunny days
10 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in November

Great

28° (feels like 24°) · extremes 6°–34°
11° at night
6 rainy days
24 sunny days
12 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in December

Great

31° (feels like 27°) · extremes 9°–36°
14° at night
6 rainy days
26 sunny days
12 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 12 · extreme

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Argentine Peso ARS $ · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Emergency numbers: 117
Electricity: Type C / Type I
220 V · 50 Hz

Languages: Spanish
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Right
Calling code: +54

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Featured Lists

Departamento San Rafael Essentials

San Rafael — Map

Climate & when to visit

Typical weather in January

Typical weather in February

Typical weather in March

Typical weather in April

Typical weather in May

Typical weather in June

Typical weather in July

Typical weather in August

Typical weather in September

Typical weather in October

Typical weather in November

Typical weather in December

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