Aconguija National Park

National Park Protected park in Tucumán Province, Andean foothills

Protected area in Tucumán’s Aconquija range offering highland trails, cloud‑forest pockets and mountain views; popular with hikers and birdwatchers.

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Aconguija National Park
-27.1912, -65.8140

How to Get to Aconguija National Park #

Access is typically via the city of San Miguel de Tucumán or other regional towns; from there road travel and local guides are used to reach park entrances and trails. Confirm current access and permits with provincial park authorities.

Tips for Visiting Aconguija National Park #

  • Coordinate with local guides who know mountain routes and the Aconguija range's weather patterns.
  • Acclimatize in lower settlements before higher-altitude treks to avoid altitude sickness.
  • Bring cash and basic supplies in case small mountain settlements lack services.

Best Time to Visit Aconguija National Park #

Best visited in the dry season (May-September) for safer, clearer mountain conditions.

Dry season
May-September · 5-20°C (varies with altitude)
Clearer skies and more stable mountain weather; best time for climbs and trekking.
Shoulder season
March-April · 0-18°C
Transition months with intermittent rain; fewer visitors.
Wet season
October-February · 5-22°C
Heavier rains and higher risk of trail washouts.

Weather & Climate near Aconguija National Park #

Climate

Aconguija National Park's climate is classified as Subtropical Highland (Dry Winter) - Subtropical Highland (Dry Winter) climate with warm summers (peaking in January) and cool winters (coldest in June). Temperatures range from 5°C to 30°C. Moderate rainfall (767 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 51 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
37°
Warmest Month
-8°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (150 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
18° 30°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

150 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.8
UV Index
Extreme
13.5h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (125 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
18° 29°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

125 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
12.9h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (109 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
16° 27°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

109 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.1h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
12° 24°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
11.3h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
21°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
10.6h daylight

June

June is the coolest month with highs of 17°C and lows of 5°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
17°
60%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

19 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.3h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 5°C. The driest month with just 15 mm.

79 Very Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
19°
53%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

15 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
10.5h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 6°C. Light rainfall.

79 Very Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
21°
47%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

19 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
11.0h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall.

89 Excellent

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
10° 24°
47%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
11.8h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

84 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
13° 26°
52%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

55 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.6h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
16° 29°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
13.3h daylight

December

December is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
18° 30°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

99 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
13.7h daylight

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