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Patagonia Weather in March

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

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Considering a trip to Patagonia, Argentina this March and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Patagonia in March

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

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is cold in El Chaltén at 9°C (48°F) and warm in Neuquén at 28°C (82°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 14°C (57°F) in Neuquén and 1°C (34°F) in El Chaltén.

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

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Neuquén with an average of 20 mm (0.8 in) to heavy rainfall in El Chaltén with 214 mm (8.4 in).

Average sunshine

March brings good sunshine to many areas. Puerto Madryn sees around 233 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright 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 March

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

Temperature range in Patagonia (March)

Precipitation variation in Patagonia (March)

Puerto Madryn

In March Puerto Madryn generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
26°C (79°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
252 hours
233 hours
172 hours
Monthly rainfall
26 mm (1 in)
23 mm (0.9 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
3 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Puerto Madryn →

El Chaltén

In March El Chaltén generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
210 hours
190 hours
160 hours
Monthly rainfall
200 mm (7.9 in)
214 mm (8.4 in)
239 mm (9.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
5 days
8 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in El Chaltén →

Neuquén

In March Neuquén generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
28°C (82°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
291 hours
257 hours
215 hours
Monthly rainfall
19 mm (0.7 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
24 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
3 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Neuquén →

Puerto Blest

In March Puerto Blest generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
5°C (41°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
282 hours
242 hours
182 hours
Monthly rainfall
93 mm (3.7 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
186 mm (7.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
6 days
8 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Puerto Blest →

Trelew

In March Trelew generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
26°C (79°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
271 hours
252 hours
207 hours
Monthly rainfall
26 mm (1 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
4 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Trelew →

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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Puerto Madryn 26°C (79°F) 13°C (55°F) 23 mm (0.9 in)
El Chaltén 9°C (48°F) 1°C (34°F) 214 mm (8.4 in)
Neuquén 28°C (82°F) 14°C (57°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)
Puerto Blest 17°C (63°F) 5°C (41°F) 115 mm (4.5 in)
Trelew 26°C (79°F) 13°C (55°F) 22 mm (0.9 in)
Comodoro Rivadavia 21°C (70°F) 12°C (54°F) 26 mm (1 in)

Patagonia weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

March in Patagonia, Argentina brings perfect weather. In Puerto Madryn, daytime temperatures are typically around 26°C (79°F) and nighttime lows hover near 13°C (55°F).

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

Puerto Madryn averages a daytime maximum of 26°C (79°F) in March, with overnight lows close to 13°C (55°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Patagonia, Argentina during March, with Puerto Madryn averaging close to 23 mm (0.9 in).

Is March a Good Time to Visit Patagonia, Argentina?

We consider March 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.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February, March, April, September, October, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Puerto Madryn.

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