Climate Insights for El Chalten

The climate in El Chalten is cold. The average annual temperature is 0°C and approximately 2,862 mm of precipitation falls per year. El Chalten receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. El Chalten 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, March. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to -7°C. El Chalten experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in El Chalten is cold. The average annual temperature is 33°F and approximately 112.7 in of precipitation falls per year. El Chalten receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. El Chalten 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, March. The coldest months are July, June, August, when temperatures can drop to 20°F. El Chalten experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

El Chalten sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from -7°C to 9°C. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 9°C with a mean of 5°C. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to -7°C and the daily average is -4°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.El Chalten sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 20°F to 49°F. February is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 49°F with a mean of 42°F. The coldest month is July, when overnight lows fall to 20°F and the daily average is 25°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 11°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between March and April, with a 5°F shift in average temperatures.

El Chalten is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,862 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 239 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 281 mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 203 mm. That's 77 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. El Chalten receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 2070cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is August, with approximately 235cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.El Chalten is a very wet location, receiving approximately 112.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 9.4 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 11.1 in of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 8 in. That's 3 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. El Chalten receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 815in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is August, with approximately 92in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

El Chalten 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 January, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 7km/h in winter, 8km/h in spring, 9km/h in summer, 7km/h in autumn.El Chalten 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 January, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 4mph in winter, 5mph in spring, 5mph in summer, 4mph in autumn.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for El Chalten 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 Chalten 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.