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San Rafael

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Updated Tuesday, October 27, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: San Rafael month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in San Rafael are typically April, September and October, with average daytime highs around 21–24°C. January is usually the warmest month (average high 32°C), July the coldest (average low 2°C), and October the wettest (about 49 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)
January31.619.84412.8
February30.418.74012.0
March26.915.63610.5
April21.911.2349.4
May16.97.0327.9
June14.33.0128.1
July14.22.398.4
August17.84.5189.7
September21.48.01210.5
October24.110.94911.4
November28.315.23412.6
December31.017.92913.0

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People and places shaping San Rafael

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Research updated Wednesday, October 28, 2026
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Past and future events in San Rafael

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Almuerzo de las Fuerzas Vivas 2026

    San Rafael's major annual gathering of business leaders, civil entities, and government officials including Governor Alfredo Cornejo and Intendente Omar Félix.

Current public leadership

  • Omar Félix

    Intendente of San Rafael, participating in the Almuerzo de las Fuerzas Vivas 2026.

  • Silvina Pietrelli

    Presidenta de la Cámara de Comercio, Industria y Agropecuaria of San Rafael.

  • Alfredo Cornejo

    Gobernador of Mendoza Province, attending the Almuerzo de las Fuerzas Vivas in San Rafael and announcing infrastructure advances.

People associated with this place

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Historical figures

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Local business and employers

No locally headquartered business or major employer has passed the source checks for San Rafael yet.

Newspapers and local media

  • Diario San Rafael

    Local media outlet covering news from San Rafael and the southern Mendoza region.

  • InfoYa San Rafael

    Local and regional news portal for San Rafael providing updates on politics, sports, and current affairs.

  • San Rafael-Digital

    Digital news source covering news, reports, and sports columns in San Rafael, Mendoza.

Buildings and landmarks

  • Atuel Canyon

    Major natural attraction and tourism destination in San Rafael.

  • El Nihuil

    Prominent reservoir and tourist location within San Rafael.

  • Valle Grande

    Scenic landscape and outdoor recreation area in San Rafael.

  • Vieja Villa 25 de Mayo

    Historic foundation site and reservoir location in San Rafael.

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01 · Overview

San Rafael, in brief

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02 · History

How San Rafael took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting San Rafael

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in San Rafael

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in San Rafael

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in San Rafael

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for San Rafael

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08 · Questions

Questions about San Rafael

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Frequently Asked Questions about San Rafael

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01 · Q&A

Where is San Rafael located and what are its coordinates?

San Rafael is situated in Argentina at geographic coordinates -34.6153, -68.3324, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of San Rafael?

San Rafael has a recorded population of approximately 118,009 and observes the America/Argentina/Mendoza time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in San Rafael?

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

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