Weather in March in Santa Cruz
Are you planning a trip a to Santa Cruz in March and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Santa Cruz in March?
Santa Cruz is a region in Argentina. In March, Santa Cruz experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from cold to pleasant and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is cold in El Chaltén at 9°C and pleasant in Caleta Olivia at 22°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 11°C in Caleta Olivia and 1°C in El Chaltén.For specific regional insights in Santa Cruz, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Caleta Olivia with an average of 18 mm to heavy rainfall in El Chaltén with 214 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, El Calafate enjoys close to 193 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For 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 March for the 5 most popular destinations in Santa Cruz?
El Calafate
In March El Calafate generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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El Chaltén
In March El Chaltén generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Río Gallegos
In March Río Gallegos generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Los Antiguos
In March Los Antiguos generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Puerto Deseado
In March Puerto Deseado generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect 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 March the best time to visit Santa Cruz?
In our view, March might not be the best time to travel to Santa Cruz with often unpleasant weather in El Calafate.
On average, the best time to visit Santa Cruz is in January, February and December with generally tolerable weather in El Calafate. On the other hand, the weather in April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
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