El Chaltén

Santa Cruz Weather in February

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

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El Calafate El Chaltén Río Gallegos Los Antiguos

Are you planning a trip a to Santa Cruz, Argentina in February and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Santa Cruz in February

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

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from cold in El Chaltén at 11°C (52°F) to warm in Caleta Olivia at 24°C (75°F). At night it cools down to 13°C (55°F) in Caleta Olivia and 3°C (37°F) in El Chaltén. On average, February is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Santa Cruz, Argentina.

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

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Caleta Olivia with an average of 18 mm (0.7 in) to heavy rainfall in El Chaltén with 200 mm (7.9 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. El Calafate enjoys about 211 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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 February

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

Temperature range in Santa Cruz (February)

Precipitation variation in Santa Cruz (February)

El Calafate

In February El Calafate generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
255 hours
211 hours
193 hours
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
4 days
6 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in El Calafate →

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 →

Río Gallegos

In February Río Gallegos generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
135 hours
137 hours
133 hours
Monthly rainfall
46 mm (1.8 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
8 days
7 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Río Gallegos →

Los Antiguos

In February Los Antiguos generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°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)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
303 hours
267 hours
234 hours
Monthly rainfall
37 mm (1.5 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
3 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Los Antiguos →

Puerto Deseado

In February Puerto Deseado generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
169 hours
177 hours
135 hours
Monthly rainfall
18 mm (0.7 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
5 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Puerto Deseado →

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Popular cities in February

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
El Calafate 16°C (61°F) 5°C (41°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
El Chaltén 11°C (52°F) 3°C (37°F) 200 mm (7.9 in)
Río Gallegos 19°C (66°F) 8°C (46°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)
Los Antiguos 19°C (66°F) 11°C (52°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Puerto Deseado 22°C (72°F) 12°C (54°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)
Caleta Olivia 24°C (75°F) 13°C (55°F) 18 mm (0.7 in)

Santa Cruz weather in February: frequently asked questions

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

Expect tolerable weather across Santa Cruz, Argentina in February. The popular destination of El Calafate averages 16°C (61°F) by day and 5°C (41°F) at night during this summer month.

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

In El Calafate, the average daytime high in February is 16°C (61°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 5°C (41°F).

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

February is on the drier side in Santa Cruz, Argentina. El Calafate averages only about 83 mm (3.3 in), with most days staying dry.

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

We believe that February is one of the best times to visit Santa Cruz, Argentina with overall tolerable weather in El Calafate. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

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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