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El Chaltén Weather in March
March in El Chaltén brings low temperatures, with highs of 9°C (48°F) and nights dropping to 1°C (34°F). The rainy season is in full swing this month, so frequent downpours are part of the picture.
Rainfall in El Chaltén in March
El Chaltén is in the rainy season in March, with rain on around 5 days and an average of 214 mm (8.4 in). The rain this month falls heavily when it arrives, so waterproofs are worth keeping handy.
Temperature in El Chaltén in March
Daytime temperatures in El Chaltén reach 9°C (48°F) in March, dropping to 1°C (34°F) at night. Summer occurs in March. Even at the warmest part of the day, temperatures stay low. Dressing warmly from the start is the sensible approach. Nights drop to 1°C (34°F). Cold nights like these are actually great for sleeping well, as long as you have a warm enough duvet.
Sunshine in El Chaltén in March
The city usually sees around 190 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days despite it being the rainy season.To explore more travel options, our weather planner can help you discover destinations worldwide.
El Chaltén Temperature in March
Min Temperature
1°C (34°F)
Max Temperature
9°C (48°F)
Chance of Rain
17%
Precipitation
214 mm (8.4 in)
Rainy days
5 days
Sunshine
190 hours
Percentage Sunshine
El Chaltén Weather by Month
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Historical weather records for El Chaltén in March
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 March
Based on 20 years of weather observations (2006-2026), these are the most extreme conditions recorded in El Chaltén.
- On March 9, 2009, temperatures climbed to 16°C (61°F), marking the warmest March day on record.
- The coldest March day was on March 28, 2023, with a maximum of -2°C (28°F).
- The lowest overnight temperature recorded in March was -10°C (14°F) (March 24, 2018).
- Peak precipitation in March occurred on March 29, 2026, when 55 mm (2.2 in) of precipitation was measured.
Best Places in Argentina in March
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
What to Wear in El Chaltén in March
Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to El Chaltén in March. A good base layer system works wonders. Start with good thermal underwear, add something warm like a fleece sweater, then finish with a waterproof jacket on top. It's going to pour! Pack a good poncho and prepare for very wet conditions. 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 March
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Swimming5/10 -
Cycling4/10 -
Walking4/10 -
Camping3/10 -
Outdoor sports4/10
El Chaltén 3-Day Forecast
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