El Calafate & Patagonia: Weather Guide & Climate
Complete month-by-month weather guide: El Calafate & Patagonia. Best time to visit: October, November, December, January, February, March. Plan your trip with detailed climate data.
Climate Overview
El Calafate & Patagonia has a cool climate with average yearly highs of 10°C, lows of 3°C, and approximately 11 rainy days per month.
The best time to visit El Calafate & Patagonia is during October, November, December, January, February, March, when weather is pleasant and ideal for outdoor activities
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Up to 16 days ahead| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Condition |
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| January | 16°C | 8°C | 12 | Excellent (best) |
| February | 16°C | 8°C | 9 | Excellent (best) |
| March | 15°C | 9°C | 15 | Excellent (best) |
| April | 11°C | 5°C | 9 | Good |
| May | 7°C | 2°C | 13 | Wet |
| June | 3°C | -3°C | 11 | Good |
| July | 1°C | -4°C | 8 | Good |
| August | 3°C | -3°C | 13 | Wet |
| September | 7°C | 1°C | 8 | Good |
| October | 11°C | 3°C | 12 | Excellent (best) |
| November | 14°C | 7°C | 11 | Excellent (best) |
| December | 15°C | 7°C | 11 | Excellent (best) |
Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025
Weather by Season
Winter
Dec–Feb
High: 2°C
Low: -3°C
Rainy days: 11 days/month
Spring
Mar–May
High: 11°C
Low: 4°C
Rainy days: 10 days/month
Summer
Jun–Aug
High: 16°C
Low: 8°C
Rainy days: 11 days/month
Autumn
Sep–Nov
High: 11°C
Low: 5°C
Rainy days: 12 days/month
Month-by-Month Weather Table
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Best| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Condition | View Details |
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| January (best) | 16°C | 8°C | 12 | Excellent | View Details → |
| February (best) | 16°C | 8°C | 9 | Excellent | View Details → |
| March (best) | 15°C | 9°C | 15 | Excellent | View Details → |
| April | 11°C | 5°C | 9 | Good | View Details → |
| May | 7°C | 2°C | 13 | Wet | View Details → |
| June | 3°C | -3°C | 11 | Good | View Details → |
| July | 1°C | -4°C | 8 | Good | View Details → |
| August | 3°C | -3°C | 13 | Wet | View Details → |
| September | 7°C | 1°C | 8 | Good | View Details → |
| October (best) | 11°C | 3°C | 12 | Excellent | View Details → |
| November (best) | 14°C | 7°C | 11 | Excellent | View Details → |
| December (best) | 15°C | 7°C | 11 | Excellent | View Details → |
El Calafate & Patagonia
Patagonian gateway with Perito Moreno Glacier, ice trekking, turquoise lakes, and dramatic mountain landscapes.
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Common Questions
What type of climate does El Calafate & Patagonia have?
El Calafate & Patagonia has a Cool climate with average yearly temperatures of 10°C (highs) and 3°C (lows).
When is the best time to visit El Calafate & Patagonia?
The best time to visit El Calafate & Patagonia is during October, November, December, January, February, March, when temperatures average around 16°C and conditions are ideal for sightseeing.
What are the hottest and coldest months in El Calafate & Patagonia?
The hottest month in El Calafate & Patagonia is January with average highs of 16°C, while the coldest is July with average lows of -4°C.
When is the rainy season in El Calafate & Patagonia?
El Calafate & Patagonia sees the most rain in March (15 rainy days), while July is the driest month (8 rainy days).
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