Month guide · Mendoza · Argentina
Mendoza in October
What October 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
October is one of the best months to visit Mendoza. Expect average highs of 25°C (77°F), lows of 11°C (52°F), about 3 rainy days and roughly 13 hours of daylight. Warm, bright days and green vineyards; a good month for cycling in Maipú.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 25°C (77°F) / 11°C (52°F)
- Rainy days
- About 3
- Daylight
- About 13 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
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Weather in October
October is the 6th-warmest month in Mendoza: days average 25°C (77°F) against a yearly average high of 23°C (73°F), and nights fall to about 11°C (52°F). Rain falls on roughly 3 of its 31 days. Compared with September (20°C (68°F)), October is warmer; by November highs climb to around 29°C (84°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 06:54
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 19:47
- Daylight
- About 13 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, October 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 October
October has no major recurring festival in Mendoza, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in October
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
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
What to pack
For highs near 25°C (77°F), lows near 11°C (52°F) and 3 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Mendoza?
One of the best months to visit Mendoza. The other best months are March–May and November. Compare every month.
Mendoza in other months
Questions travellers ask
+What time does the sun set in Mendoza in October?
At about 19:47 local time in mid-October, with sunrise at about 06:54: roughly 13 hours of daylight.
+How warm is Mendoza in October?
Average highs are around 25°C (77°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Mendoza in October?
Expect rain on about 3 days of the month, so it is usually dry.