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Santa Cruz Weather in March

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

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El Calafate El Chaltén Río Gallegos Los Antiguos

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

What to Expect in Santa Cruz in March

Santa Cruz, Argentina 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 (48°F) and pleasant in Caleta Olivia at 22°C (72°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 11°C (52°F) in Caleta Olivia and 1°C (34°F) in El Chaltén.

For specific regional insights in Santa Cruz, Argentina, 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 (0.7 in) to heavy rainfall in El Chaltén with 214 mm (8.4 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. El Calafate sees close to 193 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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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)
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Best Places to Visit in Santa Cruz in March

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

Temperature range in Santa Cruz (March)

Precipitation variation in Santa Cruz (March)

El Calafate

In March El Calafate generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
10°C (50°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
4°C (39°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
211 hours
193 hours
157 hours
Monthly rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
6 days
8 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in El Calafate →

El Chaltén

In March El Chaltén generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
6°C (43°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
1°C (34°F)
-1°C (30°F)
Monthly sun hours
210 hours
190 hours
160 hours
Monthly rainfall
200 mm (7.9 in)
214 mm (8.4 in)
239 mm (9.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
5 days
8 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in El Chaltén →

Río Gallegos

In March Río Gallegos generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
6°C (43°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
137 hours
133 hours
109 hours
Monthly rainfall
41 mm (1.6 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
7 days
8 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Río Gallegos →

Los Antiguos

In March Los Antiguos generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
16°C (61°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
9°C (48°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
267 hours
234 hours
157 hours
Monthly rainfall
49 mm (1.9 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
3 days
5 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Los Antiguos →

Puerto Deseado

In March Puerto Deseado generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
20°C (68°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
11°C (52°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
177 hours
135 hours
119 hours
Monthly rainfall
20 mm (0.8 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
4 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Puerto Deseado →

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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
El Calafate 13°C (55°F) 4°C (39°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
El Chaltén 9°C (48°F) 1°C (34°F) 214 mm (8.4 in)
Río Gallegos 17°C (63°F) 6°C (43°F) 39 mm (1.5 in)
Los Antiguos 16°C (61°F) 9°C (48°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Puerto Deseado 20°C (68°F) 11°C (52°F) 22 mm (0.9 in)
Caleta Olivia 22°C (72°F) 11°C (52°F) 18 mm (0.7 in)

Santa Cruz weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

Santa Cruz, Argentina typically experiences unpleasant weather in March, part of the season. Daytime highs in El Calafate average around 13°C (55°F), and temperatures drop to about 4°C (39°F) at night.

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

In El Calafate, the average daytime high in March is 13°C (55°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 4°C (39°F).

Does Santa Cruz, Argentina get a lot of rain in March?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Santa Cruz, Argentina during March, with El Calafate averaging close to 81 mm (3.2 in).

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

In our view, March might not be the best time to travel to Santa Cruz, Argentina with often unpleasant 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 weather in April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to be poor.

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