El Calafate weather in March (Santa Cruz, Argentina)

What can you expect from the weather in El Calafate during March? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In March, El Calafate generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 13°C, while nights can cool down to about 4°C.

El Calafate in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 6 days of rain.

With around 193 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures 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 March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 13°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 19%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 81 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 6 days  
HumidityHumidity 54%  
SunshineSunshine 193 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 50%  

Where to go in Argentina in March

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

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 in March.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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