El Chaltén weather in October (Santa Cruz, Argentina)

How does the weather in El Chaltén usually fare in October? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

In October, El Chaltén usually has low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 5°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler -2°C.

Precipitation

El Chaltén in October falls under the rainy season with heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 191 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 5 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 210 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

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 October

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 5°C  

Chance of Rain 16%  

Precipitation 191 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Sunshine 210 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Argentina in October

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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

4/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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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