Yearly weather and climate in El Calafate, Argentina
The yearly weather in El Calafate runs from around 1°C in July to 17°C in January. August is the driest month at 8 rainy days; January the wettest at 11. Here is the annual climate data, so you know what you are packing for.
Best time to visit
Weather is fairly consistent year-round. Pack for stable conditions.
Sunshine
Expect up to 14 hours of clear skies in Dec, but only 4.7 hours in Jun. Pack sunglasses and SPF accordingly.
Rainfall
Rainfall peaks in Jul (69mm), but it's generally moderate. A light travel umbrella should be enough.
Day-to-night swings
Temperatures typically drop by 4°C from day to night. Make sure to pack layers for the evenings.
Average temperatures and rainfall
Daily highs and lows in El Calafate, averaged over 10 years of recorded weather, with the number of days it typically rains.
- 1763°1253°11Jan
- 1660°1051°10Feb
- 1254°846°11Mar
- 1050°643°11Apr
- 643°337°9May
- 438°133°11Jun
- 338°133°9Jul
- 439°134°8Aug
- 642°236°9Sep
- 847°541°9Oct
- 1253°745°9Nov
- 1458°1049°8Dec
Bars span the average daily low to high. Numbers under the drop are rainy days per month (1mm or more) — hover a month for its total rainfall. Aug is typically driest at 8 days (44mm); Jan the wettest at 11 days (35mm).
| Month | Average high | Average low | Rainy days | Total rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 17°C | 12°C | 11 | 35mm |
| Feb | 16°C | 10°C | 10 | 40mm |
| Mar | 12°C | 8°C | 11 | 58mm |
| Apr | 10°C | 6°C | 11 | 49mm |
| May | 6°C | 3°C | 9 | 39mm |
| Jun | 4°C | 1°C | 11 | 50mm |
| Jul | 3°C | 1°C | 9 | 69mm |
| Aug | 4°C | 1°C | 8 | 44mm |
| Sep | 6°C | 2°C | 9 | 37mm |
| Oct | 8°C | 5°C | 9 | 54mm |
| Nov | 12°C | 7°C | 9 | 48mm |
| Dec | 14°C | 10°C | 8 | 26mm |
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
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