El Chaltén

Santa Cruz Weather in July

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

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El Calafate El Chaltén Río Gallegos Los Antiguos

Planning a journey to Santa Cruz, Argentina this July and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Santa Cruz in July

Santa Cruz, Argentina is a region in Argentina. Santa Cruz, Argentina 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. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very cold in El Chaltén at 1°C (34°F) to cold in Caleta Olivia at 11°C (52°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C (37°F) in Caleta Olivia and -5°C (23°F) 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.

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

Precipitation

In July, 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 179 mm (7 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine tends to be more scarce in many locations. El Calafate gets roughly 97 hours of sunlight. For sunnier alternatives, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

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)
Best Time to Visit Santa Cruz →

Best Places to Visit in Santa Cruz in July

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

Temperature range in Santa Cruz (July)

Precipitation variation in Santa Cruz (July)

El Calafate

In July El Calafate generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly sun hours
97 hours
97 hours
140 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
7 days
6 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in El Calafate →

El Chaltén

In July El Chaltén generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly sun hours
100 hours
98 hours
148 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
183 mm (7.2 in)
179 mm (7 in)
187 mm (7.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
7 days
6 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in El Chaltén →

Río Gallegos

In July Río Gallegos generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-1°C (30°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly sun hours
86 hours
85 hours
107 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
25 mm (1 in)
23 mm (0.9 in)
24 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
7 days
6 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Río Gallegos →

Los Antiguos

In July Los Antiguos generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
95 hours
115 hours
162 hours
Monthly rainfall
97 mm (3.8 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
7 days
6 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Los Antiguos →

Puerto Deseado

In July Puerto Deseado generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
71 hours
83 hours
119 hours
Monthly rainfall
26 mm (1 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
6 days
6 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Puerto Deseado →

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In our records: Argentina July extremes

Notable July records observed across cities in Argentina in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest July night in Argentina dropped to -22°C (-8°F) in Esquel on July 30, 2006.

Popular cities in July

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
El Calafate 3°C (37°F) -4°C (25°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
El Chaltén 1°C (34°F) -5°C (23°F) 179 mm (7 in)
Río Gallegos 7°C (45°F) -1°C (30°F) 23 mm (0.9 in)
Los Antiguos 6°C (43°F) 1°C (34°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Puerto Deseado 9°C (48°F) 2°C (36°F) 18 mm (0.7 in)
Caleta Olivia 11°C (52°F) 3°C (37°F) 16 mm (0.6 in)

Santa Cruz weather in July: frequently asked questions

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

July in Santa Cruz, Argentina brings poor weather. In El Calafate, daytime temperatures are typically around 3°C (37°F) and nighttime lows hover near -4°C (25°F).

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

Average temperatures in Santa Cruz, Argentina during July range from a nighttime low near -4°C (25°F) to a daytime high around 3°C (37°F) in El Calafate.

Does Santa Cruz, Argentina get a lot of snow/rain in July?

Not particularly. El Calafate averages just 63 mm (2.5 in) of snow/rain in July, making it a mostly dry month for Santa Cruz, Argentina.

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

In our opinion, July may not be the ideal time to visit Santa Cruz, Argentina 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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