El Chaltén

Santa Cruz Weather in June

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

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El Calafate El Chaltén Río Gallegos Los Antiguos

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

What to Expect in Santa Cruz in June

Santa Cruz, Argentina is a region in Argentina. Santa Cruz, Argentina has a wide variety of climate types. During June, you can expect temperatures that range from very cold to cold and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy. It's the height of winter.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from 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. In many regions in Argentina, June is characterized by its biting cold temperatures. If you're venturing into these areas during this time, it's crucial to be adequately prepared. Ensure you layer up with warm clothing to fight off the chill and stay comfortable.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Santa Cruz, Argentina, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In June, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snow/rainfall in Río Gallegos with an average of 25 mm (1 in) to heavy snow/rainfall in El Chaltén with 183 mm (7.2 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more limited in many areas during this month. El Calafate receives about 97 hours of sunlight. For sunnier weather, 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 June

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

Temperature range in Santa Cruz (June)

Precipitation variation in Santa Cruz (June)

El Calafate

In June 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.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
-4°C (25°F)
-4°C (25°F)
Monthly sun hours
115 hours
97 hours
97 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
65 mm (2.6 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
6 days
7 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in El Calafate →

El Chaltén

In June 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.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
1°C (34°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-5°C (23°F)
-5°C (23°F)
Monthly sun hours
120 hours
100 hours
98 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
216 mm (8.5 in)
183 mm (7.2 in)
179 mm (7 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
6 days
7 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in El Chaltén →

Río Gallegos

In June 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.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
-1°C (30°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
105 hours
86 hours
85 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
29 mm (1.1 in)
25 mm (1 in)
23 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
7 days
7 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Río Gallegos →

Los Antiguos

In June Los Antiguos generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
118 hours
95 hours
115 hours
Monthly rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
6 days
7 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Los Antiguos →

Puerto Deseado

In June Puerto Deseado generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
3°C (37°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
79 hours
71 hours
83 hours
Monthly rainfall
18 mm (0.7 in)
26 mm (1 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
6 days
6 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Puerto Deseado →

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In our records: Argentina June extremes

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

  • In our records, the coldest June daytime high in Argentina was -11°C (12°F) in El Chaltén on June 28, 2025.

Popular cities in June

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
El Calafate 3°C (37°F) -4°C (25°F) 65 mm (2.6 in)
El Chaltén 1°C (34°F) -5°C (23°F) 183 mm (7.2 in)
Río Gallegos 7°C (45°F) -1°C (30°F) 25 mm (1 in)
Los Antiguos 6°C (43°F) 2°C (36°F) 97 mm (3.8 in)
Puerto Deseado 10°C (50°F) 3°C (37°F) 26 mm (1 in)
Caleta Olivia 11°C (52°F) 3°C (37°F) 26 mm (1 in)

Santa Cruz weather in June: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Santa Cruz, Argentina in June. The popular destination of El Calafate averages 3°C (37°F) by day and -4°C (25°F) at night during this winter month.

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

Daytime temperatures in El Calafate peak at roughly 3°C (37°F) in June, dropping to about -4°C (25°F) overnight.

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

June is on the drier side in Santa Cruz, Argentina. El Calafate averages only about 65 mm (2.6 in), with most days staying dry.

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

In our view, June might not be the best time to travel to Santa Cruz, Argentina with often poor weather in El Calafate.

On average, the best time to visit Santa Cruz, Argentina is in January, February and December with generally tolerable weather in El Calafate. On the other hand, the months of April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.

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