Corrientes
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Corrientes month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Corrientes are typically July, August and September, with average daytime highs around 21–25°C. January is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), July the coldest (average low 13°C), and November the wettest (about 164 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32.4 | 23.8 | 141 | 11.3 |
| February | 32.0 | 23.4 | 110 | 11.0 |
| March | 29.8 | 21.5 | 163 | 9.9 |
| April | 26.3 | 18.8 | 160 | 8.6 |
| May | 22.0 | 15.2 | 154 | 7.1 |
| June | 20.2 | 13.1 | 89 | 7.4 |
| July | 20.8 | 12.6 | 55 | 8.1 |
| August | 23.1 | 13.4 | 69 | 8.8 |
| September | 25.2 | 15.6 | 93 | 9.4 |
| October | 27.2 | 18.1 | 162 | 9.7 |
| November | 29.5 | 20.1 | 164 | 10.8 |
| December | 31.2 | 22.2 | 144 | 11.8 |
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Research updated Tuesday, August 4, 2026Past and future events in Corrientes
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Previously
- Documented history · 1527
Sebastian Cabot established in 1527 the Sancti Spiritu fort upstream of the Paraná River, and in 1536 Pedro de Mendoza reached further north into the basin of the river, searching for the Sierras of Silver.
- Documented history · 1588
Juan Torres de Vera y Aragón founded the city on April 3, 1588, and named it as San Juan de Vera de las Siete Corrientes ("Saint John of Vera of the Seven Currents"), which was later shortened to Corrientes.
- Documented history · 1615
In 1615 Jesuits settled near the Uruguay River.
- Documented history · 1807
In 1807 the city resisted the British invasions.
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01 · OverviewCorrientes, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Corrientes took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Corrientes
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Corrientes
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Corrientes
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Corrientes
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Corrientes
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Corrientes
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Frequently Asked Questions about Corrientes
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01 · Q&AWhere is Corrientes located and what are its coordinates?
Corrientes is situated in Argentina at geographic coordinates -27.4678, -58.8344 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Corrientes?
Corrientes has a recorded population of approximately 346,334 and observes the America/Argentina/Cordoba time zone (ARS).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Corrientes?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Corrientes include es-AR, en, it, de, fr, gn, and the circulating currency is ARS.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Corrientes?
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