El Chaltén Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Temperatures see a moderate degree of fluctuation,
transitioning from cold conditions
to very cold.
It also experiences much rain/snowfall throughout the year.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The weather in El Chaltén changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Average daytime temperatures reach a chilly 11°C in February. In July, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a very cold 1°C.
At night, you can expect cooler temperatures, with averages dropping to around -5°C during this month. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
El Chaltén is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 2383 mm. Despite minor fluctuations, El Chaltén enjoys fairly consistent precipitation throughout the year. In April, you can expect around 239 mm of precipitation, while in September, El Chaltén receives about 157 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 Chaltén can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of December under a blue sky, with approximately 8.7 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in July, with only 3.3 hours of sunlight per day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
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The best time of year to visit El Chaltén in Argentina
The average rainfall figures in El Chaltén are quite high. Throughout the year, you have a chance of prolonged precipitation. So no matter what time of year you go, you will always have to deal with a high number of rainy days. This makes it more challenging to point out the best time of year to visit. If we needed to pick one month we would choose December which is the sunniest month of the year.Other facts from our historical weather data:
The coldest season / winter is in the following months: June, July and August.
February has an average maximum temperature of 11°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 1°C.
April tops the wettest month list with 239 mm of rainfall.
September is the driest month with 157 mm of precipitation.
December is the sunniest month with an average of 260 hours of sunshine.
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