Best time to visit Bariloche
Re-score for me — drag the dial — every chart on the page recolours live for your heat limit 27°C
Default 27 °C is the upper edge of the Holiday Climate Index "ideal comfort" band (Scott, Rutty, Amelung & Tang, 2016). Above this, most warm-tourism travellers report measurable discomfort.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
Greyed factors are scored normally — extreme heat overrides them, so a clear sky or low rain can't lift the period.
How is this scored? HCI / Steadman / CCI gate — full methodology and citations below.
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Tours in Bariloche
6 top-rated tours via Viator. Booking links earn this site a commission at no cost to you. Map locations are approximate (centred on Bariloche).
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Tronador hill and Black snowdrift - 2
Small Circuit and Panoramic Point in private - 3
Explore Patagonia Tour of Circuito Chico - 4
Hiking in Bariloche and Surroundings - 5
Half a day of kayaking on the Nahuel Huapi lake in private service - 6
Half a day of kayaking on Lake Moreno in private service
Last refreshed 2026-06-20.
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Other destinations with the most-alike year-round climate to Bariloche (apparent temperature, rain hours, sunshine — matched within the same trip-profile). The ±N chip compares each match's typical score for the current month against Bariloche's. Based on the 2020-2024 climatology, not this year's actual weather.
Month-by-month
| Month | Temp °C | Feels °C | Rain days | Rain h | Rain h/day | Humidity | Wind km/h | Sun h | UV | Interest | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10–23 | 21 | 4 | 62 | 15.5 | 40% | 18 | 309 | 11 | Quiet | 3 |
| Feb | 11–23 | 21 | 4 | 48 | 12.0 | 41% | 18 | 263 | 9 | Quiet | 3 |
| Mar | 9–19 | 17 | 8 | 87 | 10.9 | 49% | 18 | 242 | 6 | Quiet | 4 |
| Apr | 6–14 | 11 | 11 | 159 | 14.5 | 62% | 17 | 177 | 3 | Quiet | 5 |
| May | 3–9 | 6 | 13 | 183 | 14.1 | 73% | 15 | 160 | 2 | Quiet | 7 |
| Jun | 1–6 | 2 | 17 | 263 | 15.5 | 80% | 16 | 99 | 1 | Moderate | 5 |
| Jul | 0–5 | 2 | 16 | 238 | 14.9 | 78% | 15 | 126 | 2 | Busy | 6 |
| Aug | 1–7 | 3 | 15 | 227 | 15.1 | 71% | 16 | 164 | 2 | Peak | 6 |
| Sep | 2–9 | 5 | 10 | 152 | 15.2 | 65% | 17 | 201 | 4 | Busy | 8 |
| Oct | 3–14 | 11 | 7 | 95 | 13.6 | 52% | 18 | 253 | 7 | Moderate | 7 |
| Nov | 7–17 | 14 | 8 | 106 | 13.3 | 50% | 19 | 262 | 8 | Busy | 5 |
| Dec | 9–21 | 18 | 5 | 53 | 10.6 | 40% | 19 | 319 | 10 | Moderate | 3 |
UV Index in Bariloche by Month
UV index in Bariloche peaks at 11 (extreme) in January, dropping to 1 (low) in June. January, February, December reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
Best months in detail
September
8/102–9°C (feels 5°C) · 10 rain days (152h) · 201 sun hours · 65% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 4 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 6 (high)
October
7/103–14°C (feels 11°C) · 7 rain days (95h) · 253 sun hours · 52% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 7 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 9 (very high)
May
7/103–9°C (feels 6°C) · 13 rain days (183h) · 160 sun hours · 73% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 2 (low)
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January
3/1010–23°C (feels 21°C) · 4 rain days (62h) · 309 sun hours · 40% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 11 (extreme) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 13 (extreme)
February
3/1011–23°C (feels 21°C) · 4 rain days (48h) · 263 sun hours · 41% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 9 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 12 (extreme)
March
4/109–19°C (feels 17°C) · 8 rain days (87h) · 242 sun hours · 49% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 6 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 8 (very high)
April
5/106–14°C (feels 11°C) · 11 rain days (159h) · 177 sun hours · 62% humidity · Quiet crowd · UV 3 (moderate) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 5 (moderate)
June
5/101–6°C (feels 2°C) · 17 rain days (263h) · 99 sun hours · 80% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 1 (low)
July
6/100–5°C (feels 2°C) · 16 rain days (238h) · 126 sun hours · 78% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 2 (low)
August
6/101–7°C (feels 3°C) · 15 rain days (227h) · 164 sun hours · 71% humidity · Peak crowd · UV 2 (low) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 4 (moderate)
November
5/107–17°C (feels 14°C) · 8 rain days (106h) · 262 sun hours · 50% humidity · Busy crowd · UV 8 (high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 11 (extreme)
December
3/109–21°C (feels 18°C) · 5 rain days (53h) · 319 sun hours · 40% humidity · Moderate crowd · UV 10 (very high) · sunniest 1 in 10 days reach 13 (extreme)
Frequently asked questions about visiting Bariloche
When is the best time to visit Bariloche?
September is the highest-scoring month (8/10 on the Holiday Climate Index). Typical conditions: 2–9°C (10 rainy days). The top three months by score are September, October, May.
What is the worst time to visit Bariloche?
February is the lowest-scoring month (3/10, capped by extreme heat). Typical conditions: 11–23°C (4 rainy days).
Is Bariloche too hot in summer?
5 months (January, February, March, November, December) trip the heat deal-breaker in our scoring: apparent temperature crosses the comfort cap, so even with clear skies and low rain the score is held down. Plan around it if heat tolerance is low.
When are crowds lowest in Bariloche?
Search-interest seasonality (Google Trends 2021-2025) is lowest in February and peaks in August. Interest tracks both in-trip visitors and lead-time planners, so treat it as a "destination is on people's minds" signal rather than literal arrivals.
Which months in Bariloche have good weather but fewer tourists?
May (climate 7/10, crowd index 29) — shoulder months with above-average climate and below-median search-interest. Often the best value-for-weather trade.
What is the UV index in Bariloche by month?
UV peaks at 11 (extreme) in January and is lowest in June at 1 (low). Monthly peak values: Jan 11, Feb 9, Mar 6, Apr 3, May 2, Jun 1, Jul 2, Aug 2, Sep 4, Oct 7, Nov 8, Dec 10. January, February, December reach very high or extreme levels — apply SPF 50+, wear a hat and protective clothing, and limit direct sun between 11:00 and 17:00.
What is the UV index in Bariloche in January?
January is the peak UV month in Bariloche, with a daily-peak UV index of 11 (extreme). At this level, sunburn can occur in under 20 minutes on unprotected fair skin. Apply SPF 50+, wear protective clothing and a hat, and avoid direct midday sun (11:00–17:00).
How high can UV get in Bariloche on the sunniest days?
Most days look like the monthly average, but on the sunniest ~1 in 10 days UV climbs higher than the mean suggests. January is the worst case: typical days average UV 11 (extreme), but the top 10% of days reach UV 13 (extreme) — and even higher. Months where the sunniest days routinely exceed the typical reading: January, February, March, April, August, September, October, November, December. Plan sun protection for the worst case, not the average.