El Calafate Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
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 maximum day and minimum 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, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -4°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
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
The average number of days each month with precipitation
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. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Daily percentage of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in El Calafate.
The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 77%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 47%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit El Calafate in Argentina
Other facts from our historical weather data:January has an average maximum temperature of 16°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 3°C.
April tops the wettest month list with 88 mm of rainfall.
September is the driest month with 59 mm of precipitation.
December is the sunniest month with an average of 257 hours of sunshine.
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