Climate by region
Malbec
Malbec is central to Mendoza, where elevation separates cooler upland sites from the warmer, dry eastern plain.
Regional figures use 1991–2020 from the combined regional record · updated through Sep 13, 2026.
Climate by region
1991–2020 averages calculated from complete combined regional records.
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| Region | Growing season | Mean temperature | GDD | Rain | Hot days | Harvest rain | Last updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MendozaArgentina | Sep 1–Apr 30 | 16.3°C | 1599 GDD | 698.3 mm | 0.1 | 336.0 mm | Sep 12, 2026 |
References and alternate names
- Argentina INV: climate change and viticulture in Mendoza reviewed 2026-09-12
- Washington State University Viticulture & Enology: growing degree days, base temperature, and season heat accumulation reviewed 2026-08-14
- Australian Wine Research Institute: heatwaves and their effects on grapevines reviewed 2026-08-14
- UC Agriculture and Natural Resources: vineyard water demand, evapotranspiration, and vine water stress reviewed 2026-08-14
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