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El Calafate Climate by Month

The climate in El Calafate is primarily dry. The city's extremes of cold and heat are moderated by the influence of a large lake. In summer the weather is dry, sunny, cool and windy; the average temperature is around 20°C, but it can reach a maximum of 30°C and a minimum of 10°C. Winds are usually moderate, but there can reach gusts of over 120 kilometers (74 mph) per hour. Rainfall is evenly spread out over the year

Average day and night temperature

The climate in El Calafate is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Average daytime temperatures reach a moderate 16°C in January. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 3°C. At night, expect cooler temperatures, averaging -4°C during this month.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

Generally, El Calafate receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 858 mm annually. Despite minor fluctuations, El Calafate enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In April, you can expect around 88 mm of precipitation, while in September, El Calafate receives about 59 mm.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Sunshine over the year

El Calafate can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of December under a blue sky, with approximately 8.6 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in June, with only 3.2 hours of sunlight per day.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The best time of year to visit El Calafate in Argentina

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in El Calafate?
    January has an average maximum temperature of 16°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in El Calafate?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 3°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in El Calafate?
    April tops the wettest month list with 88 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in El Calafate?
    September is the driest month with 59 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in El Calafate?
    December is the sunniest month with an average of 257 hours of sunshine.

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    Forecast for El Calafate

    Sat   Dec 07
    16°C | 6°C
    W 36 km/h
    partly cloudy and no rain

    partly cloudy and no rain

    Sun   Dec 08
    14°C | 6°C
    W 25 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain

    Mon   Dec 09
    17°C | 7°C
    NW 22 km/h
    broken clouds and no rain

    broken clouds and no rain