Weather in October in Santa Cruz
Planning a getaway to Santa Cruz this October and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Santa Cruz in October?
Santa Cruz is a region in Argentina. The weather in Santa Cruz in October can be quite varied, with 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 5°C to pleasant in Caleta Olivia at 18°C. At night it cools down to 8°C in Caleta Olivia and -2°C in El Chaltén.For specific regional insights in Santa Cruz, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Caleta Olivia with an average of 17 mm to heavy rainfall in El Chaltén with 191 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, El Calafate enjoys approximately 214 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Santa Cruz climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Santa Cruz?
El Calafate
In October El Calafate generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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El Chaltén
In October El Chaltén generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Río Gallegos
In October Río Gallegos generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Los Antiguos
In October Los Antiguos generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Puerto Deseado
In October Puerto Deseado generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant 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 October the best time to visit Santa Cruz?
In our opinion, October 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. The weather in April, May, June, July, August, September and October, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
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