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Santa Cruz Weather in April

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

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El Calafate El Chaltén Río Gallegos Los Antiguos

Planning a getaway to Santa Cruz, Argentina this April and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Santa Cruz in April

Santa Cruz, Argentina is a region in Argentina. In April, Santa Cruz experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from cold to pleasant 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 pleasant in Caleta Olivia at 19°C (66°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 8°C (46°F) in Caleta Olivia and -1°C (30°F) in El Chaltén.

For specific regional insights in Santa Cruz, Argentina, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Caleta Olivia with an average of 16 mm (0.6 in) to heavy rainfall in El Chaltén with 239 mm (9.4 in). Based on climate data from the last 30 years, El Calafate receives the most rainfall during this month of the year.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. El Calafate receives about 157 hours of sunlight in April, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

Explore Santa Cruz by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Santa Cruz — and find the best time to visit. (based on El Calafate)

January16°C (61°F) February16°C (61°F) March13°C (55°F) April10°C (50°F) May6°C (43°F) June3°C (37°F) This monthJuly3°C (37°F) August4°C (39°F) September7°C (45°F) October10°C (50°F) November12°C (54°F) December14°C (57°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Santa Cruz in April

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

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 Santa Cruz

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

Temperature range in Santa Cruz (April)

Precipitation variation in Santa Cruz (April)

El Calafate

In April El Calafate generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
193 hours
157 hours
115 hours
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
8 days
8 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in El Calafate →

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 →

Río Gallegos

In April Río Gallegos generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
14°C (57°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
133 hours
109 hours
105 hours
Monthly rainfall
39 mm (1.5 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
29 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
8 days
9 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Río Gallegos →

Los Antiguos

In April Los Antiguos generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
234 hours
157 hours
118 hours
Monthly rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
5 days
7 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Los Antiguos →

Puerto Deseado

In April Puerto Deseado generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
17°C (63°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
135 hours
119 hours
79 hours
Monthly rainfall
22 mm (0.9 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
6 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Puerto Deseado →

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Popular cities in April

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
El Calafate 10°C (50°F) 2°C (36°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
El Chaltén 6°C (43°F) -1°C (30°F) 239 mm (9.4 in)
Río Gallegos 14°C (57°F) 4°C (39°F) 32 mm (1.3 in)
Los Antiguos 13°C (55°F) 7°C (45°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Puerto Deseado 17°C (63°F) 8°C (46°F) 17 mm (0.7 in)
Caleta Olivia 19°C (66°F) 8°C (46°F) 16 mm (0.6 in)

Santa Cruz weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Santa Cruz, Argentina in April?

Santa Cruz, Argentina typically experiences poor weather in April, part of the season. Daytime highs in El Calafate average around 10°C (50°F), and temperatures drop to about 2°C (36°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Santa Cruz, Argentina in April?

In El Calafate, the average daytime high in April is 10°C (50°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 2°C (36°F).

Does Santa Cruz, Argentina get a lot of rain in April?

Not particularly. El Calafate averages just 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain in April, making it a mostly dry month for Santa Cruz, Argentina.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Santa Cruz, Argentina?

In our opinion, April may not be the ideal time to visit Santa Cruz, Argentina due to the typically poor weather in El Calafate.

Generally speaking, January, February and December provide tolerable weather in El Calafate. On the other hand, the weather in April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to be poor.

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We have much more information about the climate in Santa Cruz.

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