Los Penitentes
Plan your trip to Los Penitentes in Mendoza, Argentina. Live snow reports, lift passes, piste maps, ski schools and chalets.
- Location
- Mendoza, Argentina, South America
- Coordinates
- -32.831722, -69.834694
- Area
- 10 km²
Weather & Climate in Los Penitentes
The warmest temperatures in Los Penitentes occur in July, averaging 20.1°C (up to 25.1°C). The coolest conditions are in January at -3.0°C.
The driest weather conditions are typically in October with average rainfall of 91.8mm. Average humidity: 76.8%.
Monthly Temperatures
- January: -3.0°C (rainfall: 131.8mm)
- February: -1.4°C (rainfall: 121.4mm)
- March: 3.3°C (rainfall: 110.5mm)
- April: 7.3°C (rainfall: 134.9mm)
- May: 12.5°C (rainfall: 134.0mm)
- June: 17.5°C (rainfall: 120.7mm)
- July: 20.1°C (rainfall: 110.6mm)
- August: 19.1°C (rainfall: 112.8mm)
- September: 15.4°C (rainfall: 103.7mm)
- October: 10.0°C (rainfall: 91.8mm)
- November: 3.9°C (rainfall: 99.6mm)
- December: -0.4°C (rainfall: 110.1mm)
Recommended Packing List for Los Penitentes
Based on average temperature of 8.7°C, typical conditions, humidity 75%.
- Heavy layers & thermal clothing - temperatures around 9°C require warm insulation
- Warm hat & ski gloves - critical for cold mountain conditions
- Ski goggles - essential for visibility on the slopes
- Sunscreen & lip balm with SPF - protection from mountain UV at altitude
- Waterproof ski boots - well-fitted for comfort on long ski days
- Layered ski clothing - moisture-wicking base, insulating mid, waterproof outer
- Ski helmet - essential for safety on all pistes
- First aid kit - basic medical supplies for remote areas
- Hand warmers - useful for cold chairlift rides
- Camera or GoPro - capture your skiing memories on the slopes