Destination

Aconcagua

Argentina

Best timeDec–Feb

Set inArgentina

In season~10°F high

Climate-26–18°F

CurrencyARS

LanguageSpanish

TimezoneUTC-03:00

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

On the map

Map showing the location of Aconcagua

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Historical monthly weather

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

Sweet spotPeak Feb, Mar, Apr. Go in Jan, Nov for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightMar · 79%

WarmestJan · 18°F

WettestJan

Best windowDec–Feb

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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.

Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Aconcagua: snow and rock ridges of the summit massif up close

Aconcagua is a mountain in the Principal Cordillera of the Andes range, located in Mendoza Province, Argentina. With a summit elevation of 6,967.15 metres, it is the highest mountain in the Americas, the highest outside Asia, and the highest peak in both the Western and Southern Hemispheres. It is the second-most topographically prominent peak in the world and one of the Seven Summits, the highest mountains on each of the seven continents.

Best time to visit

Aim for Dec–Feb, the 3 months that line up best.

Pairs well with

Gran Torre Costanera

Cerro San Cristóbal

Chilean National Museum of Fine Arts

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Aconcagua?

The best time to visit Aconcagua is December–February, in Argentina.

Where is Aconcagua?

Aconcagua is in Argentina.

What is Aconcagua known for?

Aconcagua is a mountain in the Principal Cordillera of the Andes range, located in Mendoza Province, Argentina. With a summit elevation of 6,967.15 metres, it is the highest mountain in the Americas, the highest outside Asia, and the highest peak in both the Western and Southern Hemispheres. It is the second-most topographically prominent peak in the world and one of the Seven Summits, the highest mountains on each of the seven continents.

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Aconcagua: the snowy peak towering over brown Andean ranges