Best time to go to El Calafate Average weather of El Calafate, Argentina
When is the best time to go to El Calafate?
When is the best time to go to El Calafate? Here's some information to help you in your decision:
- The best months in El Calafate are January, February and December
- July is the coldest month of the year
- The rainiest months are March, April, May, June, July, August and December
Annual weather in El Calafate
For full information about the climate and weather in El Calafate a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:
| Month | Our opinion | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F/58°F | tolerable weather | El Calafate in january | ||
| February | 47°F/58°F | tolerable weather | El Calafate in february | ||
| March | 45°F/54°F | bad weather | El Calafate in march | ||
| April | 40°F/49°F | very bad weather | El Calafate in april | ||
| May | 34°F/41°F | very bad weather | El Calafate in may | ||
| June | 29°F/36°F | very bad weather | El Calafate in june | ||
| July | 29°F/36°F | very bad weather | El Calafate in july | ||
| August | 29°F/38°F | very bad weather | El Calafate in august | ||
| September | 32°F/43°F | very bad weather | El Calafate in september | ||
| October | 38°F/49°F | very bad weather | El Calafate in october | ||
| November | 41°F/52°F | very bad weather | El Calafate in november | ||
| December | 43°F/56°F | tolerable weather | El Calafate in december |
Weather and climate in El Calafate
- Between the months of january and march the climate is passable, but still OK. The record temperature this month is 77°F and it rains about 2.4in each month.
- From april to october the climate is very unfavorable. The record temperature this month is 65°F and it rains about 9% of the time in october.
- From november to december the climate is just OK. By early evening, the temperature averages 52°F and it rains in december about 2.4in.
Charts: temperature and rainfall in El Calafate
In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of El Calafate: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.
Outside temperature
Precipitation (rainfall)
Daily sunshine hours
Humidity
Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in El Calafate
Find out when El Calafate has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.
Tourist seasons in El Calafate
- Very low season in El Calafate
The months with the lowest number of tourists are: May, June, July and August. - Low season in El Calafate
The months with low numbers of tourists are: April, September and October. - High season in El Calafate
The number of visitors to El Calafate is high in: March and November. - Peak season in El Calafate
The largest number of tourists visiting El Calafate is during: January, February and December.
Figure: Visitor index for El Calafate month by month
Best time for low prices in El Calafate
Average prices of hotels in El Calafate month by month
Generally, August is the month with the lowest hotel prices in El Calafate. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, January is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.
Find the best price for your hotel room
Average price of hiring a car in El Calafate
On average, it costs $ 115 per day to hire a car in El Calafate. This price varies by $ 32 depending on the month. In july, hiring a car costs an average of $ 94 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in november is $ 125.
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