El Chaltén weather in January (Santa Cruz, Argentina)
Looking to travel to El Chaltén in January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.
In January, El Chaltén generally has low temperatures and heavy rainfall. January is a summer month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 10°C. But by evening, they drop to around 2°C.
El Chaltén in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 211 mm for the month. Typically around 4 days of rainfall is expected.
The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 250 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.
If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, typically offer the best circumstances. While tend to showcase 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 January
Min Temperature
2°C
Max Temperature
10°C
Chance of Rain
14%
Precipitation
211 mm
Rainy days
4 days
Sunshine
250 hours
Percentage Sunshine
Where to go in Argentina in January
Find out more about the weather in Argentina in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in El Chaltén in January?
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 January.
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