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Santa Cruz Weather in November

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

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El Calafate El Chaltén Río Gallegos Los Antiguos

Thinking about venturing to Santa Cruz, Argentina this November and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Santa Cruz in November

Santa Cruz, Argentina is a region in Argentina. Santa Cruz, Argentina has a wide variety of climate types. During November, you can expect temperatures that range from cold to pleasant and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from cold in El Chaltén at 7°C (45°F) to pleasant in Caleta Olivia at 21°C (70°F). At night it cools down to 10°C (50°F) in Caleta Olivia and -1°C (30°F) in El Chaltén.

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

Precipitation

In November, 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 187 mm (7.4 in).

Average sunshine

November brings good sunshine to many areas. El Calafate sees around 251 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

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)
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Best Places to Visit in Santa Cruz in November

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

Temperature range in Santa Cruz (November)

Precipitation variation in Santa Cruz (November)

El Calafate

In November El Calafate generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
214 hours
251 hours
257 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
75 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
5 days
5 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in El Calafate →

El Chaltén

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

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
-1°C (30°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
210 hours
250 hours
260 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
191 mm (7.5 in)
187 mm (7.4 in)
219 mm (8.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
4 days
4 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in El Chaltén →

Río Gallegos

In November Río Gallegos generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
166 hours
146 hours
127 hours
Monthly rainfall
25 mm (1 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
7 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Río Gallegos →

Los Antiguos

In November Los Antiguos generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
292 hours
292 hours
310 hours
Monthly rainfall
51 mm (2 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
3 days
3 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Los Antiguos →

Puerto Deseado

In November Puerto Deseado generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
164 hours
168 hours
144 hours
Monthly rainfall
19 mm (0.7 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
23 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
5 days
7 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Puerto Deseado →

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Popular cities in November

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
El Calafate 12°C (54°F) 2°C (36°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
El Chaltén 7°C (45°F) -1°C (30°F) 187 mm (7.4 in)
Río Gallegos 17°C (63°F) 5°C (41°F) 35 mm (1.4 in)
Los Antiguos 14°C (57°F) 7°C (45°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Puerto Deseado 19°C (66°F) 9°C (48°F) 19 mm (0.7 in)
Caleta Olivia 21°C (70°F) 10°C (50°F) 16 mm (0.6 in)

Santa Cruz weather in November: frequently asked questions

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

In November, Santa Cruz, Argentina generally has unpleasant weather conditions. El Calafate sees daytime temperatures near 12°C (54°F), with nights cooling to roughly 2°C (36°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in El Calafate peak at roughly 12°C (54°F) in November, dropping to about 2°C (36°F) overnight.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Santa Cruz, Argentina during November, with El Calafate averaging close to 62 mm (2.4 in).

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

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in El Calafate, November may not be the ideal time to visit Santa Cruz, Argentina.

Generally speaking, January, February and December provide 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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