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Patagonia Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Patagonia, Argentina in April.

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Planning a journey to Patagonia, Argentina this April and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Patagonia in April

Patagonia, Argentina is a region in Argentina. The weather in Patagonia in April can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from cold to warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in El Chaltén at 6°C (43°F) to warm in Santa Rosa at 23°C (73°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 11°C (52°F) in Santa Rosa and -1°C (30°F) in El Chaltén.

To explore the conditions in Patagonia, Argentina in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Trelew with an average of 20 mm (0.8 in) to heavy rainfall in El Chaltén with 239 mm (9.4 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Puerto Madryn gets approximately 172 hours of sunlight in April, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore Patagonia by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Patagonia — and find the best time to visit. (based on Puerto Madryn)

January30°C (86°F) February28°C (82°F) March26°C (79°F) April22°C (72°F) May17°C (63°F) June14°C (57°F) This monthJuly14°C (57°F) August16°C (61°F) September18°C (64°F) October22°C (72°F) November25°C (77°F) December28°C (82°F)
Best Time to Visit Patagonia →

Best Places to Visit in Patagonia in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Patagonia.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in Patagonia

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Patagonia, Argentina?

Temperature range in Patagonia (April)

Precipitation variation in Patagonia (April)

Puerto Madryn

In April Puerto Madryn generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
22°C (72°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
233 hours
172 hours
136 hours
Monthly rainfall
23 mm (0.9 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
23 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
4 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Puerto Madryn →

El Chaltén

In April El Chaltén generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
190 hours
160 hours
120 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
214 mm (8.4 in)
239 mm (9.4 in)
216 mm (8.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
8 days
8 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in El Chaltén →

Neuquén

In April Neuquén generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
22°C (72°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
9°C (48°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
257 hours
215 hours
149 hours
Monthly rainfall
20 mm (0.8 in)
24 mm (0.9 in)
28 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
4 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Neuquén →

Puerto Blest

In April Puerto Blest generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
12°C (54°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
242 hours
182 hours
131 hours
Monthly rainfall
115 mm (4.5 in)
186 mm (7.3 in)
274 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
8 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Puerto Blest →

Trelew

In April Trelew generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
22°C (72°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
252 hours
207 hours
153 hours
Monthly rainfall
22 mm (0.9 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
24 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
4 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Trelew →

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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Patagonia in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Puerto Madryn 22°C (72°F) 10°C (50°F) 21 mm (0.8 in)
El Chaltén 6°C (43°F) -1°C (30°F) 239 mm (9.4 in)
Neuquén 22°C (72°F) 9°C (48°F) 24 mm (0.9 in)
Puerto Blest 12°C (54°F) 3°C (37°F) 186 mm (7.3 in)
Trelew 22°C (72°F) 10°C (50°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)
Comodoro Rivadavia 18°C (64°F) 9°C (48°F) 24 mm (0.9 in)

Patagonia weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Patagonia, Argentina in April?

April in Patagonia, Argentina brings perfect weather. In Puerto Madryn, daytime temperatures are typically around 22°C (72°F) and nighttime lows hover near 10°C (50°F).

What is the average temperature in Patagonia, Argentina in April?

Puerto Madryn averages a daytime maximum of 22°C (72°F) in April, with overnight lows close to 10°C (50°F).

Does Patagonia, Argentina get a lot of rain in April?

Not particularly. Puerto Madryn averages just 21 mm (0.8 in) of rain in April, making it a mostly dry month for Patagonia, Argentina.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Patagonia, Argentina?

We consider April to be one of the best times to travel to Patagonia, Argentina. Typically, the climate in Puerto Madryn is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Patagonia, Argentina is in February, March, April, September, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Puerto Madryn.

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