Weather in July in Santa Cruz
Planning a journey to Santa Cruz this July and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
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. 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 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.For specific regional insights in Santa Cruz, 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 to heavy rainfall in El Chaltén with 179 mm.Average sunshine
El Calafate experiences limited sunny days, amounting to roughly 97 hours of sunshine. This makes it perfect for those who prefer dimmer, cloudier settings rather than intense sunlit daysFor a more detailed look at Santa Cruz's conditions throughout the year, check out our Santa Cruz climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Argentina, check out our Santa Cruz's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in July for the 5 most popular destinations in Santa Cruz?
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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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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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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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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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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