Cerro Escorial

Mountain Mountain peak in Argentina's Andean region

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Cerro Escorial
-25.0800, -68.3700

How to Get to Cerro Escorial #

Access depends on region-usually approached from nearby provincial towns; 4x4 vehicles recommended for final approaches on unsealed roads.

Tips for Visiting Cerro Escorial #

  • Local mountain conditions can be extreme-talk to regional guides for up-to-date routes and vehicle access.
  • Altitude and aridity mean dehydration is a real risk; plan water resupply points ahead of time.

Best Time to Visit Cerro Escorial #

Best between March and November when mountain paths are drier and more predictable.

Spring-Autumn
March-November · 5-20°C
Milder temperatures for hiking and exploration.
Summer (rainy)
December-February · 10-30°C
Possible summer storms; higher humidity in some regions.

Weather & Climate near Cerro Escorial #

Climate

Cerro Escorial's climate is classified as Cold Desert - Cold Desert climate with cold summers (peaking in January) and freezing winters (coldest in June). Temperatures range from -12°C to 10°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
10°
Warmest Month
-12°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of -4°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-4° 10°

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
6.7 m/s
Wind
Breezy

February

February is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -4°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-4°

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
6.2 m/s
Wind
Breezy

March

March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -5°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-5°

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
6.1 m/s
Wind
Breezy

April

April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -7°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-7°

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
6.2 m/s
Wind
Breezy

May

May is freezing with highs of 6°C and lows of -9°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-9°

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
6.9 m/s
Wind
Breezy

June

June is the coldest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -12°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-12°

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
7.8 m/s
Wind
Breezy

July

July is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -12°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-12°

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
7.6 m/s
Wind
Breezy

August

August is freezing with highs of 5°C and lows of -12°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-4°
Feels Like Freezing
-4°C
Temperature
-12°

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
7.2 m/s
Wind
Breezy

September

September is freezing with highs of 6°C and lows of -9°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-2°
Feels Like Freezing
-2°C
Temperature
-9°

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
7.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy

October

October is freezing with highs of 8°C and lows of -8°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Freezing
C
Temperature
-8°

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
6.7 m/s
Wind
Breezy

November

November is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -6°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-6°

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
6.8 m/s
Wind
Breezy

December

December is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of -5°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-5° 10°

Weather

8 mm
Rainfall
7.0 m/s
Wind
Breezy

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