San Carlos de Bariloche, or simply known as Bariloche, is a city located in Patagonia Argentina, considered one of the most beautiful in the country and visited during the year by hundreds of tourists who come to marvel at its landscapes.
As we know, when organizing a trip everything is based on our tastes and comforts, And if you are planning to travel to Bariloche, the decision of when to go depends on the activities you want to do and an important factor: its climate.
Bariloche has different temperature variations depending on the season of the year. For this reason, below, we will tell you everything about its climate throughout the year so that you can guide yourself and know what is your ideal season to visit this city:
Bariloche in summer
Summer in Argentina runs from December 21 to March 21. In these months, the days in Bariloche are warm and quite sunny reaching up to 32 ° C, although it must be taken into account that at night the temperatures are cooler and usually drop to 18° C.
It is not a rainy season or strong winds and the days are longer: it begins to dawn from 6 AM and it gets dark only at 22 PM.
This time of year is perfect to take advantage of and do different activities such as Kayak, Canopy, Rafting, horseback riding.
Also, it is a very good option to choose to do circuits, hiking or walks through the Nahuel Huapi, where through excursions you are going to visit Victoria Island , the Arrayanes Forest and Puerto Blest.
And of course, make a ce circuit Artisanal restaurants or visit the beaches of Bariloche if you like to sunbathe and relax.
The most famous resorts are Playa Centenario and Playa Bonita.
Bariloche in autumn
Although this city has incredible views to contemplate 365 days a year, in autumn it is particularly special to see how the landscapes of Bariloche is stained in yellow and orange tones. Without a doubt, an unmissable postcard.
This season begins on March 21, where the days tend to become warmer and cooler with very cold nights, and ends on March 20 June.
In addition, it is a time when isolated snowfalls begin to appear (especially in the mountains) and some heavy rains.
Hiking, circuits , navigations and Canopy are some of the activities that you can take advantage of. And above all, we recommend you visit the different tea houses of Bariloche.
There is nothing like enjoying a tea or hot chocolate after an excursion!
Bariloche in winter
Are you a lover of snow and skiing? This is your season.
Winter begins on June 21, welcoming very low temperatures that vary between 0° C and -10° C and ends on September 20.
The days get shorter (the sun rises at approximately 9 am and it sets at 6 pm) and the snowfall begins . If these snowfalls are very heavy, the city can be covered by up to 10 cm of snow and you have to be careful because the streets and sidewalks tend to freeze, like some small lakes in the high mountains.
As we said before, where there is snow, there is ski !
We leave you a list of some of the best things to visit and do:
- Cerro Catedral: It is considered the best ski center in Latin America and has 120 kilometers of slopes and instructors from different countries with the best training to learn how to do it.
- Cerro Otto: It has different paths for short-term hiking and pod is to access the top of the hill in your vehicle or from its base, through a cable car. In the higher areas you can also ski and it stands out for its famous revolving confectionery at the top.
- Piedras Blancas: an area on Cerro Otto to see snow-covered pine trees from the chairlifts, go skiing, go sledding or have fun on a coolie skate like a child.
- Cerro López: is within the Small Circuit and has a path where a 3 hour walk. you arrive at the famous López refuge for camping. There is also the option of visiting the Black Rock and Enchanted End refuges.
Bariloche in spring
It runs from September 21 to December 20 and during this time, the days are longer and the temperature: These vary between 7 ° C and 20 ° C.
Still, nothing prevents waking up one day and finding that it is snowing in the city.
It is also the season with strong winds that come from the west, therefore, it is always advisable to carry a bit of everything in your suitcase. or, including coats.
We consider that spring in Bariloche is incredible to do all kinds of activities such as walks, horseback riding, visits to the city, its museums and different navigations.
And wherever you go, don't forget your camera! At this time the colors of nature intensify and the amount of flowers explodes.
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