El Calafate weather in June (Santa Cruz, Argentina)

Planning a trip to El Calafate in June? This guide provides all the details you need.

In June, El Calafate generally has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. June is a winter month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 3°C. But by evening, they drop to around -4°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

El Calafate in June usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 65 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 6 days.

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're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, June may not be the ideal month to visit El Calafate. January, February and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to showcase 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 June

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 3°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 21%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 65 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 6 days  
HumidityHumidity 75%  
SunshineSunshine 97 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 39%  

Where to go in Argentina in June

Find out more about the weather in Argentina in June 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 June?

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 June.

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

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