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Mendoza in February
The year's rain peaks now, with about 1.9 in (49 mm) falling in Mendoza, alongside highs near 90°F (32°C) and lows of 64°F (18°C).
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 76/100, 10th of 12.
- Avg high
- 90°F (32°C)
- Avg low
- 64°F (18°C)
- Rain
- 1.9 in (49 mm)
- Humidity
- 46%
- Cloud cover
- 39%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 10 min
- Comfort score
- 76/100 · Great
What February feels like
Afternoons run hot at about 90°F (32°C), which leaves mornings and evenings as the time for walking.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 14°C (26°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
About 1.9 in (49 mm) of rain falls in a typical year's February.
Plan around February
February sits mid-table; the best months are April – June and August – October.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, January – March.
- Comfort improves from 69/100 in January to 76/100.
- Our Buenos Aires, Mendoza & Iguazú route recommends Mar – May, Sep – Nov, so February falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for February
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 90°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Refillable water bottleeasy to dehydrate in the heat
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 64°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Mendoza in February
Afternoons run hot (90°F), so these picks mix early-start outdoor spots with cool indoor breaks.
Catena Zapata
Pyramid-shaped winery in Agrelo that helped put Argentine Malbec on the world map.
Why now A break from 90°F afternoons.
Azafrán
Downtown restaurant with modern Argentine cooking and a wine cellar you browse in person.
Why now Somewhere to sit out the hottest hours.
Francis Mallmann 1884
Francis Mallmann's wood-fired restaurant in the Escorihuela Gascón winery.
Bodega Norton
Historic Perdriel winery founded in 1895, with cellar tours and the La Vid restaurant.
Plaza Independencia
Main square anchoring four smaller plazas; Plaza España has bright Spanish tilework.
Why now February scores 76/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Nearby in February
- Valle de Uco in February~54 mi · highs 88°F, 1.3 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~918 m to Mendoza's ~769 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Mendoza in February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Mendoza?
It's middling, scoring 76/100. The best months are April – June and August – October, at up to 98. Expect highs of 90°F (32°C) and 1.9 in (49 mm) of rain. Our Buenos Aires, Mendoza & Iguazú route recommends Mar – May, Sep – Nov, so February is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Mendoza in February?
Average highs are 90°F (32°C) and average lows 64°F (18°C), making it the 3rd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Mendoza in February?
Not much: about 1.9 in (49 mm) of rain falls across February on average, the wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 11.5 in (292 mm).
What should I pack for Mendoza in February?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 90°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), refillable water bottle (easy to dehydrate in the heat), a warm layer for evenings (lows near 64°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Planning Mendoza in February?
Share this February plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.