Month guide · Mendoza · Argentina
Mendoza in February
What February is really like in Mendoza: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Pictured: Cerro Arco, Mendoza · Photo: Itsmemarttin, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
February is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 17°C (63°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 13.3 hours of daylight. Harvest begins and the city prepares for Vendimia; hot days, with occasional summer storms.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 17°C (63°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 13.3 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
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Weather in February
February is the 3rd-warmest month in Mendoza: days average 30°C (86°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 17°C (63°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 28 days. Compared with January (32°C (90°F)), February is cooler; by March highs drop to around 27°C (81°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:12
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 20:27
- Daylight
- About 13.3 hours
Winter (June–August). Cold nights, sunny days and snow on the Andes; quieter wineries and lower prices, though the mountain pass can close after snowfalls.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 4 for crowds (the peak is March at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in March). Book accommodation early: February is one of the pricier months.
Events in February
- Vendimia neighbourhood festivals in each department (usually February)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Landmark · Microcentro
Plaza Independencia
Mendoza's main square covers four city blocks with fountains, palms and the Teatro Independencia on its western edge.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- Kids
- After dark
- Shopping
Landmark · Microcentro
Plaza España and the satellite plazas
Walk a loop of all four satellite plazas from Plaza Independencia; it takes under an hour and shows the city's grid plan.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Photo spot
- History
Historic site · Microcentro
Área Fundacional and San Francisco ruins
The original colonial city stood here until the 1861 earthquake.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Market · Microcentro
Mercado Central
Eat lunch at one of the counters with locals, then buy olives and dried fruit for a winery picnic.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Food
- Free
- Shopping
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 30°C (86°F), lows near 17°C (63°F) and 6 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Mendoza?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, March–May and October–November are better overall. Compare every month.
Mendoza in other months
Questions travellers ask
+What time does the sun set in Mendoza in February?
At about 20:27 local time in mid-February, with sunrise at about 07:12: roughly 13.3 hours of daylight.
+How warm is Mendoza in February?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 17°C (63°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Mendoza in February?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.