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El Calafate weather in July (Santa Cruz, Argentina)

Planning a trip to El Calafate in July? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In July, El Calafate generally has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. July falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 3°C, while night temperatures can drop to -4°C. It's often the coldest month of the year, a perfect time to cozy up indoors. Make sure to bring along suitable winter clothing.

El Calafate in July usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 63 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 7 days of snow/rain.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 97 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, July may not be the ideal month to visit El Calafate. 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 July

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 3°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 24%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 63 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 7 days  
HumidityHumidity 77%  
SunshineSunshine 97 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 37%  

Where to go in Argentina in July

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

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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 El Calafate in July?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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