Month guide · Mendoza · Argentina
Mendoza in January
What January is really like in Mendoza: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Pictured: Cerro de la Gloria, Mendoza · Photo: Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
January is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 18°C (64°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 14.1 hours of daylight. Hot, sunny days that can pass 35°C, with occasional afternoon storms; plan winery visits for the morning and Andes trips for cooler air.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 18°C (64°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 14.1 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
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Weather in January
January is the warmest month in Mendoza: days average 32°C (90°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 18°C (64°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 31 days. Compared with December (31°C (88°F)), January is about as warm; by February highs drop to around 30°C (86°F).
- Sunrise (15 January)
- About 06:42
- Sunset (15 January)
- About 20:47
- Daylight
- About 14.1 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, January rates 3 for crowds (the peak is March at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in March). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in January
January has no major recurring festival in Mendoza, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in January
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Park · Quinta Sección and Arístides Villanueva
Parque General San Martín
Rent a bike near the main gates and ride the loop around the lake and up towards Cerro de la Gloria.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Nature
- Active
Viewpoint · Quinta Sección and Arístides Villanueva
Cerro de la Gloria
A hill at the western end of Parque General San Martín crowned by the bronze Monument to the Army of the Andes, commemorating General San Martín's 1817 crossing of the Andes to free Chile and Peru.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- History
- Photo spot
Experience · Maipú
Maipú wineries by bike
Start in the morning before the afternoon heat, eat lunch at a winery restaurant, and avoid riding on main roads after several tastings.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Food
- Active
- Outdoors
- Couples
Experience · Luján de Cuyo wine country
Luján de Cuyo wineries
Luján de Cuyo, south of the city, styles itself the first zone of Malbec, with large historic estates and modern wineries in Agrelo, Perdriel and Vistalba.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Food
- Couples
- Views
- Iconic
What to pack
For highs near 32°C (90°F), lows near 18°C (64°F) and 6 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is January a good time to visit Mendoza?
A quieter month with trade-offs. 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 January?
At about 20:47 local time in mid-January, with sunrise at about 06:42: roughly 14.1 hours of daylight.
+How warm is Mendoza in January?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 18°C (64°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Mendoza in January?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.