El Chaltén weather in April (Santa Cruz, Argentina)

Is April a good time to explore El Chaltén weather-wise? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

The month of April in El Chaltén typically brings low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 6°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around -1°C.

Precipitation

El Chaltén in April falls under the rainy season with heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 239 mm for the month. The heaviest rainfall of the year happens this month, with frequent showers. A poncho is your best bet to stay dry. You can typically expect 8 days days of snow/rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 160 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

El Chaltén, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 6°C  

Chance of Rain 25%  

Precipitation 239 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Sunshine 160 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Argentina in April

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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?

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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in El Chaltén.

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