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Cerro El Cóndor

Mountain

High in Catamarca Province, Cerro El Cóndor is an Andean peak frequented by mountaineers and high‑altitude trekkers seeking remote routes and broad mountain views.

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Cerro El Cóndor essentials

Address: Catamarca Province, Argentina (Cerro El Cóndor)
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Cerro El Cóndor

As a high‑Andes peak, the most practical time to visit is the austral summer (roughly December-March) when weather and access are most favorable.

Austral summer (best for high‑altitude travel)
Dec-Mar · Valley areas warm; summit and high slopes typically at or below freezing
Most reliable season for mountaineering and trekking in the high Andes due to warmer temperatures and reduced snow.
Shoulder months
Nov, Apr · Variable
Occasional good weather windows but conditions can change quickly at altitude; be prepared for snow.

Weather & Climate near Cerro El Cóndor

Climate

Cerro El Cóndor'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 -17°C to 3°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 84 Moderate
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
3°
Warmest Month
-17°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January - -9° - 3° -11° 23 mm - - 8.8 m/s - -
February - -9° - 2° -11° 35 mm - - 8.3 m/s - -
March - -10° - 2° -12° 22 mm - - 7.9 m/s - -
April - -12° - 0° -14° 3 mm - - 8.2 m/s - -
May - -14° - -1° -17° 6 mm - - 9.2 m/s - -
June - -16° - -4° -21° 6 mm - - 11.0 m/s - -
July - -17° - -3° -20° 8 mm - - 10.3 m/s - -
August - -17° - -3° -20° 6 mm - - 9.9 m/s - -
September - -15° - -1° -17° 7 mm - - 9.0 m/s - -
October - -14° - 1° -15° 7 mm - - 8.4 m/s - -
November - -11° - 2° -13° 11 mm - - 8.7 m/s - -
December - -10° - 3° -11° 15 mm - - 9.0 m/s - -