El Chaltén Weather in February
February in El Chaltén brings low temperatures, with daytime highs of 11°C (52°F) and nights around 3°C (37°F). It's part of the rainy season, with 200 mm (7.9 in) of rainfall on average, so an umbrella or poncho is a good idea.
Rainfall in El Chaltén in February
As part of the rainy season, El Chaltén sees around 3 days of rain in February, with an average of 200 mm (7.9 in). With high rainfall totals spread across the month, individual showers can be very heavy. Waterproof gear is strongly recommended.
Temperature in El Chaltén in February
El Chaltén in February gets highs of 11°C (52°F) during the day and drops to 3°C (37°F) at night. The month of February belongs to the summer season. It stays cool throughout the day, so warm layers are a good idea from morning to evening. With overnight lows of 3°C (37°F), nights are cold. The cold air does make for deep, comfortable sleep if you have enough blankets. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.
Sunshine in El Chaltén in February
The city usually sees around 210 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days despite it being the rainy season.If you're interested in exploring other destinations, our weather planner can help you discover additional travel options worldwide.
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El Chaltén Temperature in February
Min Temperature
3°C (37°F)
Max Temperature
11°C (52°F)
Chance of Rain
11%
Precipitation
200 mm (7.9 in)
Rainy days
3 days
Sunshine
210 hours
Percentage Sunshine
Historical weather for El Chaltén in February
Browse day-by-day weather records for El Chaltén spanning 21 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
El Chaltén historical weather extremes in February
According to our 20 years of weather records for El Chaltén, the following extremes were recorded between 2006 and 2026.
- The hottest February day on record in El Chaltén reached 20°C (68°F) (February 4, 2019).
- El Chaltén experienced its chilliest February day on February 3, 2010, reaching only 0°C (32°F).
- The coldest night in February in El Chaltén was on February 16, 2010, with a minimum of -8°C (18°F).
- The heaviest February precipitation occurred on February 14, 2011, when 77 mm (3 in) of precipitation fell.
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What to Wear in El Chaltén in February
Pack for changing conditions in El Chaltén in February. Bring a mix of short and long sleeves, a warm layer like a hoodie or light jacket, and comfortable pants. The key is being able to add or remove layers as the days goes by. Heavy rain is guaranteed, please bring a good poncho and waterproof everything! You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.What To Do in El Chaltén in February
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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