Climate Insights for El Calafate

The climate in El Calafate is cool. The average annual temperature is 6°C and approximately 748 mm of precipitation falls per year. El Calafate receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. El Calafate is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: February, January, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to -3°C. Snowfall occurs from March to December, with around 152cm accumulating over the season.The climate in El Calafate is cool. The average annual temperature is 43°F and approximately 29.4 in of precipitation falls per year. El Calafate receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. El Calafate is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed: summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: February, January, December. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 28°F. Snowfall occurs from March to December, with around 60in accumulating over the season.

El Calafate sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -3°C to 17°C. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 17°C with a mean of 12°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -3°C and the daily average is 0°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.El Calafate sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 28°F to 62°F. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 62°F with a mean of 54°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 28°F and the daily average is 32°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 6°F shift in average temperatures.

El Calafate is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 748 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 62 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 74 mm of rainfall. April and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 50 mm. That's 25 mm less than March, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from March to December, with around 152cm accumulating over the season. August typically sees the most snow at around 31cm.El Calafate is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 29.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.4 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 2.9 in of rainfall. April and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 2 in. That's 1 in less than March, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Snowfall is a regular feature from March to December, with around 60in accumulating over the season. August typically sees the most snow at around 12in.

El Calafate is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 6km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 6km/h in winter, 9km/h in spring, 11km/h in summer, 7km/h in autumn.El Calafate is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is December, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 4mph difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 3mph in winter, 5mph in spring, 7mph in summer, 4mph in autumn.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for El Calafate based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for El Calafate based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.