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Mendoza in October 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Mendoza in October 2026? Discover the usual weather at this time of year, average temperatures, the risk of rain, possible activities, and our opinion on whether October is a good month to travel to Mendoza, Argentina.

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Mendoza in October 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

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Mendoza in October in summary
Favourable weather
Min 13°C Max 21°C 54 mm 3 day(s) 53% 14% 11.4 h/day
Best activities in October
Hiking and trekkingCultural visits and heritageNature and landscapesNightlifeGastronomy
Practical guidelines
High crowding High prices 06:54 19:48
Hourly weather

Average weather in Mendoza in October 2026

Favourable weather

The weather in Mendoza in October 2026 is based on statistical data from previous years in October. This allows you to forecast the weather in October 2026. Check the hourly statistics (6:00, 9:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00, 21:00, 0:00 and 3:00), with the associated average temperature, for the whole month, and also, by navigating the tabs, for the beginning, middle and end of the month.

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Climate

Climate of Mendoza in October

Temperatures, precipitation and monthly trends help to better understand the climate in Mendoza in October.

Temperatures and rain in Mendoza in October

Average daily weather

Temperatures and rain day by day in October.
Minimal Average Maximums Average rainfall

Monthly temperatures

The month of October is highlighted to compare it quickly with the rest of the year.
Minimal Average Maximums

Monthly precipitation

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Average rainfall

About the climate in Mendoza in October

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Mendoza in October

Check the seasonal normals in Mendoza in October and compare the weather with the previous month and the following month (or the months of your choice by selecting months in the form below): temperatures, wind, rain, humidity, climate rating...

Last updated: 12/01/2026
Reference period for normals: January 2009 - December 2025
Month analyzed
October
Weather data September October November
Outside temperature
Average temperature 13.7°C 16.8°C 20.4°C
Maximum temperature 17.3°C 20.8°C 24.7°C
Minimum temperature 10.1°C 12.9°C 16.1°C
Record maximum temperature 31.0°C
(2013)
35.0°C
(2021)
37.0°C
(2009)
Record low temperature -1.0°C
(2013)
2.0°C
(2019)
5.0°C
(2010)
Number of days at +30° 0 day(s)
(0%)
1 day(s)
(3%)
4 day(s)
(13%)
Number of days at +18° 15 day(s)
(50%)
23 day(s)
(74%)
28 day(s)
(93%)
Number of days below 0° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Wind
Wind speed 16 km/h 18 km/h 19 km/h
Wind temperature 9.1°C 12.1°C 15.9°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 16.4 mm 54.3 mm 104.1 mm
Number of days with precipitation 4 day(s)
(13%)
10 day(s)
(32%)
13 day(s)
(43%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 1 day(s)
(4%)
3 day(s)
(11%)
7 day(s)
(22%)
Record precipitation in one day 17.6 mm
(2021)
25.0 mm
(2014)
67.8 mm
(2011)
Other weather data
Humidity 53% 53% 51%
Visibility 9.9 km 9.8 km 9.7 km
Cloud cover 12% 14% 13%
UV index 4 5 5
Daily sunshine 11h 11h 11h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 07h34 06h54 06h25
Sunset time 19h28 19h48 20h15
Day length 11h54 12h54 13h50
Our opinion on the climate in October
The review of Where And When favourable weather favourable weather favourable weather
Activities and events

What to do in Mendoza in October?

Best activities in October
Hiking and trekkingCultural visits and heritageNature and landscapesNightlifeGastronomy
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Mendoza in October last?

Find the observed weather calendar in Mendoza in October 2025, with each day’s weather, temperatures and precipitation.

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Clear/Sunny
15°C24°C0.0 mm
2
Clear/Sunny
16°C27°C0.0 mm
3
Clear/Sunny
17°C29°C0.0 mm
4
Clear/Sunny
20°C28°C0.0 mm
5
Clear/Sunny
10°C16°C0.2 mm
6
Clear/Sunny
9°C18°C0.0 mm
7
Clear/Sunny
11°C23°C0.0 mm
8
Clear/Sunny
13°C24°C0.0 mm
9
Clear/Sunny
14°C27°C0.0 mm
10
Clear/Sunny
18°C25°C0.0 mm
11
Clear/Sunny
17°C21°C0.0 mm
12
Clear/Sunny
11°C20°C0.0 mm
13
Clear/Sunny
13°C25°C0.0 mm
14
Clear/Sunny
15°C26°C0.0 mm
15
Clear/Sunny
16°C29°C0.0 mm
16
Clear/Sunny
16°C24°C0.0 mm
17
Clear/Sunny
16°C24°C0.0 mm
18
Clear/Sunny
14°C24°C0.0 mm
19
Clear/Sunny
15°C26°C0.0 mm
20
Clear/Sunny
16°C27°C0.0 mm
21
Clear/Sunny
18°C26°C0.0 mm
22
Clear/Sunny
15°C24°C0.0 mm
23
Clear/Sunny
17°C29°C0.1 mm
24
Clear/Sunny
18°C22°C0.6 mm
25
Clear/Sunny
11°C19°C0.3 mm
26
Clear/Sunny
12°C24°C0.0 mm
27
Patchy rain nearby
7°C17°C0.1 mm
28
Partly Cloudy
6°C15°C0.0 mm
29
Clear/Sunny
7°C19°C0.0 mm
30
Clear/Sunny
11°C22°C0.0 mm
31
Clear/Sunny
12°C25°C1.2 mm
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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Mendoza in October: your frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we ask ourselves before booking for this month.

Yes, it’s a good time. Conditions are favorable in Mendoza in October, which places this month 7th out of 12.

Expect an average of 21°C during the day and 13°C at night, with about 54 mm of precipitation spread over 3 rainy days.

Expect about 11.4 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

This month is particularly suited to these activities: Hiking and trekking, Cultural visits and heritage, Nature and landscapes and Nightlife. These are the ones for which the conditions on site are most favourable.

Visitor numbers are moderate: this month is in High crowding, with an index of 54/100. It is often a good compromise between weather and tranquility.

Yes: prices are at level High prices, with a price index of 76/100, including flights and accommodation. Booking early makes a real difference.

The most favorable months in Mendoza are: January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December. You are therefore already in one of the best times of the year; shifting your plans would not gain you much in terms of weather.
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