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When to Go
Best Time to Visit Cerro del Nacimiento
Dry months (roughly May-September) offer clearer skies and more reliable trekking conditions.
Austal winter/shoulder (May-September)
May-Sep · -5-10°C (23-50°F)
Dry, clear conditions are common and make for the best visibility and trekking.
Summer (wet season)
December-March · 5-20°C (41-68°F)
Warmer but with afternoon storms; some tracks become soft and slippery.
Weather & Climate near Cerro del Nacimiento
Climate
Cerro del Nacimiento's climate is classified as Ice Cap - Ice Cap climate with freezing summers (peaking in January) and freezing winters (coldest in June). Temperatures range from -19°C to 0°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.
Air Quality:
AQI 88
Moderate
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
0°
Warmest Month
-19°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -11° - -1° | -15° | 24 mm | - | - | 9.6 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -11° - -1° | -15° | 36 mm | - | - | 9.0 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -12° - -1° | -15° | 26 mm | - | - | 8.5 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | -14° - -3° | -18° | 5 mm | - | - | 8.8 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | -16° - -4° | -20° | 11 mm | - | - | 10.0 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | -19° - -6° | -24° | 13 mm | - | - | 12.0 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | -19° - -6° | -24° | 16 mm | - | - | 11.2 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | -19° - -5° | -23° | 10 mm | - | - | 10.7 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | -17° - -4° | -21° | 10 mm | - | - | 9.7 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | -17° - -3° | -19° | 9 mm | - | - | 8.9 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -14° - -1° | -17° | 13 mm | - | - | 9.3 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -12° - 0° | -15° | 15 mm | - | - | 9.7 m/s | - | - |
Getting There & Around
How to Get to Cerro del Nacimiento
Access is by road from provincial towns in Catamarca; routes vary and often include long sections of unpaved road. Local guides and 4x4 transport are recommended.
Tips for Visiting Cerro del Nacimiento
- High‑elevation conditions can be severe; allow time for gradual ascent and watch for altitude sickness.
- Local guides from nearby villages have the best knowledge of water sources and route options.
- Bring layers and a windproof shell - even summer days can have sharp temperature swings at altitude.