El Chaltén

Patagonia Weather in February

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

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Puerto Madryn El Chaltén Neuquén Puerto Blest

Planning a journey to Patagonia, Argentina this February 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 February

Patagonia, Argentina is a region in Argentina. In February, Patagonia experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from cold to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy. The month of February is in the summer season.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in El Chaltén at 11°C (52°F) to very warm in Neuquén at 31°C (88°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 16°C (61°F) in Neuquén and 3°C (37°F) in El Chaltén.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Patagonia, Argentina, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Neuquén with an average of 19 mm (0.7 in) to heavy rainfall in El Chaltén with 200 mm (7.9 in). Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Puerto Madryn.

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this February. For example, Puerto Madryn gets approximately 252 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

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 February

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 February for some of the most popular destinations in Patagonia, Argentina?

Temperature range in Patagonia (February)

Precipitation variation in Patagonia (February)

Puerto Madryn

In February Puerto Madryn generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
28°C (82°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
292 hours
252 hours
233 hours
Monthly rainfall
17 mm (0.7 in)
26 mm (1 in)
23 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
3 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Puerto Madryn →

El Chaltén

In February El Chaltén generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
250 hours
210 hours
190 hours
Monthly rainfall
211 mm (8.3 in)
200 mm (7.9 in)
214 mm (8.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
3 days
5 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in El Chaltén →

Neuquén

In February Neuquén generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
31°C (88°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
315 hours
291 hours
257 hours
Monthly rainfall
12 mm (0.5 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
3 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Neuquén →

Puerto Blest

In February Puerto Blest generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
335 hours
282 hours
242 hours
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
6 days
6 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Puerto Blest →

Trelew

In February Trelew generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
311 hours
271 hours
252 hours
Monthly rainfall
16 mm (0.6 in)
26 mm (1 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
5 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Trelew →

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Popular cities in February

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Puerto Madryn 28°C (82°F) 15°C (59°F) 26 mm (1 in)
El Chaltén 11°C (52°F) 3°C (37°F) 200 mm (7.9 in)
Neuquén 31°C (88°F) 16°C (61°F) 19 mm (0.7 in)
Puerto Blest 19°C (66°F) 7°C (45°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Trelew 28°C (82°F) 15°C (59°F) 26 mm (1 in)
Comodoro Rivadavia 23°C (73°F) 13°C (55°F) 23 mm (0.9 in)

Patagonia weather in February: frequently asked questions

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

In February, Patagonia, Argentina generally has perfect weather conditions. Puerto Madryn sees daytime temperatures near 28°C (82°F), with nights cooling to roughly 15°C (59°F).

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

In Puerto Madryn, the average daytime high in February is 28°C (82°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 15°C (59°F).

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

February is on the drier side in Patagonia, Argentina. Puerto Madryn averages only about 26 mm (1 in), with most days staying dry.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Patagonia, Argentina?

We consider February to be one of the best times to travel to Patagonia, Argentina. Typically, the climate in Puerto Madryn is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, February, March, April, September, October, November and December provide perfect weather in Puerto Madryn.

Interested in more climate information?

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