El Calafate weather in January (Santa Cruz, Argentina)

How does the weather in El Calafate usually fare in January? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

Typically, January in El Calafate includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the summer season. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 16°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 5°C. On average, it sees the highest temps of the year.

Precipitation

El Calafate in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 71 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 5 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 255 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized El Calafate climate page with graphs.

 

El Calafate, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 18%  

Precipitation 71 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Humidity 47%  

Sunshine 255 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 51%  

Where to go in Argentina in January

Find out more about the weather in Argentina and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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