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San Carlos de Bariloche

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: San Carlos de Bariloche month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in San Carlos de Bariloche are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 20–22°C. January is usually the warmest month (average high 22°C), July the coldest (average low 0°C), and June the wettest (about 185 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January22.310.02913.4
February22.310.62812.3
March18.68.55310.6
April13.56.0938.1
May8.93.31216.4
June5.81.21855.0
July5.10.01695.7
August6.50.81407.2
September8.71.5928.9
October12.43.27710.4
November16.46.05711.9
December20.08.43613.6

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  1. Visit by Dwight Eisenhower

    U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower visited San Carlos de Bariloche in 1960 as a guest of President Arturo Frondizi.

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People associated with this place

  • Cristian Simari Birkner

    Argentinian alpine skier born in San Carlos de Bariloche who competed in multiple Winter Olympics.

Historical figures

  • Erich Priebke

    Former SS Hauptsturmführer and director of the German School of Bariloche who lived as a fugitive in Bariloche.

  • Reinhard Kopps

    SS officer known as Juan Maler who lived in Bariloche after World War II.

  • Carlos Wiederhold

    German-Chilean merchant who established the La Alemana shop in 1895, from which modern Bariloche developed.

  • Alejandro Bustillo

    Architect who designed prominent local buildings in San Carlos de Bariloche including the cathedral and Llao Llao Hotel.

Local business and employers

  • INVAP

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in San Carlos de Bariloche. Government-owned Argentine technology company.

  • CEATSA

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in San Carlos de Bariloche. Argentine high technology testing company.

  • Todo

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in San Carlos de Bariloche. Supermarket chain in Argentina.

  • Papers in Physics

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in San Carlos de Bariloche. Academic publisher based in Argentina.

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01 · Overview

San Carlos de Bariloche, in brief

San Carlos de Bariloche is the largest city in the Argentine province of Río Negro, situated within the foothills of the Patagonian Andes. Positioned on the southern shore of Nahuel Huapi Lake near the border with Chile, this mid-sized settlement serves as the seat of its namesake department.

Where is the city located geographically?

The urban zone is characterized by low population density, covering an area greater than 220 square kilometres (85 square miles). It extends longitudinally from east to west for approximately 50 kilometres (31 miles). The surrounding terrain features the scenic natural settings of Nahuel Huapi National Park and other reserves, placing the locality directly within a dramatic mountain landscape.

What defines the climate-driven seasonal landscape?

The natural environment enables distinct seasonal outdoor activities across its dramatic topography. Winter conditions support skiing in the region, including operations at the nearby Cerro Catedral, which functions as the largest ski resort in South America. Conversely, the summer season transitions the landscape to accommodate hiking and water sports throughout the surrounding lakes and mountain reserves.

Geographically and administratively, the municipality anchors the Patagonian Andes region. It holds the third-largest population status in the entire Argentine Patagonia, following Neuquén and Comodoro Rivadavia, while operating as the most populous urban center within Río Negro province.

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01 · Q&A

Where is San Carlos de Bariloche located and what are its coordinates?

San Carlos de Bariloche is situated in Argentina at geographic coordinates -41.1456, -71.3082, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of San Carlos de Bariloche?

San Carlos de Bariloche has a recorded population of approximately 95,394 and observes the America/Argentina/Salta time zone.

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What languages and currency are used in San Carlos de Bariloche?

Official and commonly spoken languages in San Carlos de Bariloche include ES-AR, English, Italian, German, French, GN, with ARS used for local transactions.

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