The climate is dry with warm to hot summers and mild winters:

• Average total rainfall is 280 mm. Rainfall is evenly distributed throughout the year; however, there are proportionally more wet days per month during winter. Heavy rains in late January to March can reduce grape yields.
• Evaporation is high at 2400mm per year.
• Mild frosts occur during the winter months. Frosts in early spring can damage grapevines.