Month guide · Mendoza · Argentina
Mendoza in July
What July 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
July is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 14°C (57°F), lows of 2°C (36°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 10.2 hours of daylight. The coldest month, with frosty mornings and clear skies; Argentine winter holidays bring families heading to the mountains.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 14°C (57°F) / 2°C (36°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 10.2 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
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Weather in July
July is the coolest month in Mendoza: days average 14°C (57°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 2°C (36°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 31 days. Compared with June (14°C (57°F)), July is about as warm; by August highs climb to around 17°C (63°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 08:36
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 18:47
- Daylight
- About 10.2 hours
Summer (December–February). Hot, long days with occasional storms; fine for the mountains and rafting, while winery visits are best in the morning.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, July 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 July
July has no major recurring festival in Mendoza, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in July
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
Nature · Quinta Sección and Arístides Villanueva
Cerro Arco
Start early with plenty of water and sun protection; there is little shade on the slope.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours return
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Active
- Views
- 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
What to pack
For highs near 14°C (57°F), lows near 2°C (36°F) and 1 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; shoes with good grip for icy pavements; comfortable walking shoes.
Is July 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 July?
At about 18:47 local time in mid-July, with sunrise at about 08:36: roughly 10.2 hours of daylight.
+How warm is Mendoza in July?
Average highs are around 14°C (57°F) and lows around 2°C (36°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Mendoza in July?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.