Mar del Plata's climate is characterized by mild winters and warm summers. The winter months, June to August, are the coolest with temperatures ranging from near-freezing to just below 20°C, averaging around 8-9°C. Spring, September to November, brings gentle warming, with average highs increasing to 11-16°C. Summer, December to February, is the warmest period, with temperatures often soaring above 30°C, but still mild in the mornings and evenings, ranging from 4-34°C on average. Autumn, March to May, experiences a gradual cooling trend, with temperatures dipping back into the cooler range by June.