Best time to visit El Calafate

Q: When is the best time to visit El Calafate?

The best time to visit El Calafate is January, November and December based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which is the warmest month in El Calafate?

The warmest time of year in El Calafate is normally January. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 16°C.

Q: Which month has the most rain in El Calafate?

In terms of rainfall, March is usually the wettest month in El Calafate with 51mm on average. There are normally 6 days in March with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in El Calafate?

The sunniest time of year in El Calafate is normally November with bright sunshine on average for 52% of daylight hours; that's 8 hours of sunshine per day.

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When is the best time to visit El Calafate?

The best time to visit El Calafate is January, November and December based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 72 - 86°F [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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1.5
Mar
1
Apr
0.5
May
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Jun
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Jul
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Aug
1.5
Sep
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Max Day Temperature (°F)

61
Jan
59
Feb
55
Mar
50
Apr
41
May
37
Jun
36
Jul
39
Aug
46
Sep
52
Oct
55
Nov
59
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

8
Jan
7
Feb
6
Mar
5
Apr
4
May
3
Jun
3
Jul
5
Aug
6
Sep
7
Oct
8
Nov
8
Dec

Which is the hottest month in El Calafate?

The hottest time of year in El Calafate is normally January. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 61°F.

Which month has the most rain in El Calafate?

In terms of rainfall, March is usually the wettest month in El Calafate with 2.0 inches on average. There are normally 6 days in March with some rain.

When is it sunniest in El Calafate?

The sunniest time of year in El Calafate is normally November with bright sunshine on average for 52% of daylight hours; that's 8 hours of sunshine per day.