Santa Cruz weather in July
Considering a trip to Santa Cruz this July and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Santa Cruz in July?
Santa Cruz is a region in Argentina. Santa Cruz offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In July, one might encounter temperatures that range from very cold to cold, and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy. In July, it is winter.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very cold in El Chaltén at 1°C to cold in Caleta Olivia at 11°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C in Caleta Olivia and -5°C in El Chaltén. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Making it a great time for staying indoors and enjoying the warmth. Make sure you're prepared by packing the right winter outfits.
In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Caleta Olivia with an average of 16 mm to heavy rainfall in El Chaltén with 179 mm. Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 97 hours of sunlight in El Calafate. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.
For specific regional insights in Santa Cruz for July, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Santa Cruz climate page.
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Average weather in El Calafate
In July El Calafate generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in El Chaltén
In July El Chaltén generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Río Gallegos
In July Río Gallegos generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Los Antiguos
In July Los Antiguos generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Puerto Deseado
In July Puerto Deseado generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Santa Cruz, in Argentina.
Is July the best time to visit Santa Cruz?
In our opinion, July may not be the ideal time to visit Santa Cruz due to the typically poor weather in El Calafate.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February and December offering mostly tolerable weather in El Calafate. In contrast, April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.
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