Month guide · Mendoza · Argentina
Mendoza in November
What November 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
November is one of the best months to visit Mendoza. Expect average highs of 29°C (84°F), lows of 15°C (59°F), about 4 rainy days and roughly 13.9 hours of daylight. Warm to hot with long evenings; the river is high with snowmelt, good for rafting at Potrerillos.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 29°C (84°F) / 15°C (59°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 13.9 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
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Weather in November
November is the 4th-warmest month in Mendoza: days average 29°C (84°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 15°C (59°F). Rain falls on roughly 4 of its 30 days. Compared with October (25°C (77°F)), November is warmer; by December highs climb to around 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 06:26
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 20:15
- Daylight
- About 13.9 hours
Autumn (March–May). Harvest, the Vendimia festival and golden vineyards with warm days and cool nights; the most popular season, so book wineries and hotels ahead.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November 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 November
November has no major recurring festival in Mendoza, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in November
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
Street · Quinta Sección and Arístides Villanueva
Avenida Arístides Villanueva
This avenue in the Quinta Sección is Mendoza's main going-out street, with parrillas, wine bars, craft-beer pubs and pavement tables along several blocks.
- Time needed
- An evening
- Cost
- Low cost
- After dark
- Food
- Free
Street · Microcentro
Paseo Sarmiento
Order a café con leche and medialunas at an outdoor table in the morning before the shops get busy.
- Time needed
- 30–60 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- Shopping
Gallery · Luján de Cuyo wine country
Museo Casa de Fader
A provincial art museum in an early-20th-century mansion in Mayor Drummond, Luján de Cuyo, with walls painted by Fernando Fader, one of Argentina's leading painters of the period.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
What to pack
For highs near 29°C (84°F), lows near 15°C (59°F) and 4 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Mendoza?
One of the best months to visit Mendoza. The other best months are March–May and October. Compare every month.
Mendoza in other months
Questions travellers ask
+What time does the sun set in Mendoza in November?
At about 20:15 local time in mid-November, with sunrise at about 06:26: roughly 13.9 hours of daylight.
+How warm is Mendoza in November?
Average highs are around 29°C (84°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Mendoza in November?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.