El Chaltén weather in April (Santa Cruz, Argentina)
What can you expect from the weather in El Chaltén during April? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.
In April, El Chaltén generally has low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 6°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -1°C.
El Chaltén in April falls under the rainy season with heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 239 mm for the month. In this month, the heaviest downpours of the year are not uncommon. Carrying a poncho might be your best bet to stay dry. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 8 days.
The area enjoys a balanced 160 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.
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
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So, what should you wear in El Chaltén in April?
Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.What To Do
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