Season guide · Mendoza · Argentina
Mendoza in spring
September–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Pictured: Luján de Cuyo wineries, Mendoza · Photo: Silviaanac, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
Budding vines, mild to warm weather and quiet wineries, with rafting season starting as snowmelt raises the rivers. Expect highs up to 29°C (84°F) and lows around 7°C (45°F), with about 9 rainy days across September–November. October–November are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- September–November
- Temperatures
- 7°C (45°F) to 29°C (84°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 9
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
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Weather in spring
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 20°C (68°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 2 | 11.9 h | 2/5 |
| October | 25°C (77°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 3 | 13 h | 3/5 |
| November | 29°C (84°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 4 | 13.9 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 25°C (77°F) against a yearly 23°C (73°F), and 9 of the year's roughly 41 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
Make the most of the weather
Museum · Quinta Sección and Arístides Villanueva
Museo de Ciencias Naturales Juan Cornelio Moyano
Mendoza's natural history museum by the lake in Parque General San Martín covers fossils, Andean wildlife, minerals and the archaeology of the region, including finds from high-altitude Inca sites.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Rainy day
- History
- Nature
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
Park · Quinta Sección and Arístides Villanueva
Parque General San Martín
Laid out by landscape architect Carlos Thays from the 1890s, this park of more than 300 hectares has a rowing lake, a rose garden, a football stadium and thousands of trees on what was once dry scrub.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Nature
- Active
Viewpoint · Quinta Sección and Arístides Villanueva
Cerro de la Gloria
Go late in the afternoon for the view; the walk up from the park lake is steep, so taking a taxi up and walking down is easier.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- History
- Photo spot
Experience · Maipú
Maipú wineries by bike
In Coquimbito, Maipú, rental shops supply bikes and a map of wineries, olive-oil producers and small artisanal liqueur and chocolate makers along mostly flat roads.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Food
- Active
- Outdoors
- Couples
Day trips in spring
- Potrerillos (About 1 hour by car) — A turquoise reservoir in the foothills on the Ruta 7 towards the Andes, with whitewater rafting and kayaking on the Mendoza River, horse riding and mountain-view lunches.
- Termas de Cacheuta (About 45 minutes by car) — Thermal pools beside the Mendoza River in a rocky canyon, with a public water park of pools and a separate spa hotel.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is spring a good time to visit Mendoza?
Yes: October–November are among the best months. Budding vines, mild to warm weather and quiet wineries, with rafting season starting as snowmelt raises the rivers.
+What is the weather like in Mendoza in spring?
Highs of up to 29°C (84°F) and lows around 7°C (45°F), with about 9 rainy days over the season.