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El Calafate in March 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit El Calafate in March 2027? Discover the usual weather at this time of year, average temperatures, the risk of rain, possible activities, and our opinion on whether March is a good month to travel to El Calafate, Argentina.

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El Calafate in March in summary

Adverse weather

Min 6°C Max 12°C 61 mm 3 day(s) 78% 32% 10.7 h/day 2.0 cm

Possible activities in March

Hiking and trekkingAnimal observationNature and landscapes

Practical guidelines

Moderate crowds High prices 07:44 20:11

Hourly weather

Average weather in El Calafate in March 2027

Adverse weather

The weather in El Calafate in March 2027 is based on statistical data from previous years in March. This allows you to forecast the weather in March 2027. Check the hourly statistics (6:00, 9:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00, 21:00, 0:00 and 3:00), with the associated average temperature, for the whole month, and also, by navigating the tabs, for the beginning, middle and end of the month.

From 1st to 31 March 2027

Dominant weather

Clear/Sunny

13 days out of 31 (41%)

5.3°C

Other common conditions

Partly Cloudy

10 days out of 31 (32%)

Moderate rain at times

4 days out of 31 (12%)

Heavy rain

3 days out of 31 (9%)

Dominant weather

Clear/Sunny

12 days out of 31 (38%)

5.5°C

Other common conditions

Partly Cloudy

11 days out of 31 (35%)

Moderate rain at times

4 days out of 31 (12%)

Heavy rain

3 days out of 31 (9%)

Dominant weather

Clear/Sunny

12 days out of 31 (38%)

6.5°C

Other common conditions

Partly Cloudy

10 days out of 31 (32%)

Moderate rain at times

4 days out of 31 (12%)

Heavy rain

2 days out of 31 (6%)

Dominant weather

Clear/Sunny

13 days out of 31 (41%)

7.3°C

Other common conditions

Partly Cloudy

10 days out of 31 (32%)

Moderate rain at times

4 days out of 31 (12%)

Heavy rain

2 days out of 31 (6%)

12h

Dominant weather

Clear/Sunny

14 days out of 31 (45%)

10.7°C

Other common conditions

Partly Cloudy

9 days out of 31 (29%)

Moderate rain at times

4 days out of 31 (12%)

Heavy rain

2 days out of 31 (6%)

15h

Dominant weather

Clear/Sunny

13 days out of 31 (41%)

10.5°C

Other common conditions

Partly Cloudy

10 days out of 31 (32%)

Moderate rain at times

4 days out of 31 (12%)

Cloudy

2 days out of 31 (6%)

18h

Dominant weather

Clear/Sunny

14 days out of 31 (45%)

9.6°C

Other common conditions

Partly Cloudy

9 days out of 31 (29%)

Moderate rain at times

4 days out of 31 (12%)

Heavy rain

2 days out of 31 (6%)

21h

Dominant weather

Clear/Sunny

13 days out of 31 (41%)

6.0°C

Other common conditions

Partly Cloudy

10 days out of 31 (32%)

Moderate rain at times

4 days out of 31 (12%)

Heavy rain

2 days out of 31 (6%)

Climate

Climate of El Calafate in March

Temperatures, precipitation, snow and monthly trends help better understand the climate in El Calafate in March.

Temperatures and rain in El Calafate in March

Average daily weather

Temperatures, rain and snow day by day in March, with a separate scale for snow.

Minimal Average Maximums Average rainfall Daily snow

Monthly temperatures

The month of March is highlighted to compare it quickly with the rest of the year.

Minimal Average Maximums

Monthly precipitation

The bar for the month under study is highlighted.

Average rainfall

About the climate in El Calafate in March

The climate of El Calafate in March is humid. An average of 61 mm precipitation is recorded over 13 days. The situation is wetter than the previous month: in February, an average of 54 mm is recorded over 11 days.

Temperatures are rather cool in El Calafate in March, but remain tolerable with appropriate clothing. The average maximum temperature reaches 12°C, while the minimum falls to about 6°C. The month's average temperature is 9°C. These normals should be compared with the records recorded in El Calafate in March: 25°C as a maximum in 2009 and -4°C as a minimum in 2009.

In March, the days last on average 12:27 in El Calafate. The sun rises around 07:44 and sets around 20:11.

With unfavorable weather, the month of March is not the most recommended month to travel to El Calafate in Argentina.

Some activities remain possible even if conditions are not optimal: Hiking and trekking, Animal observation and Nature and landscapes.

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of El Calafate in March

Check the seasonal normals in El Calafate in March and compare the weather with the previous month and the following month (or the months of your choice by selecting months in the form below): temperatures, wind, rain, humidity, climate rating...

Last updated: 12/01/2026

Reference period for normals: January 2009 - December 2025

Weather data	February	March	April
Outside temperature
Average temperature	10.6°C	9.0°C	5.8°C
Maximum temperature	13.9°C	11.7°C	8.1°C
Minimum temperature	7.3°C	6.3°C	3.5°C
Record maximum temperature	26.0°C (2018)	25.0°C (2009)	18.0°C (2019)
Record low temperature	-3.0°C (2016)	-4.0°C (2009)	-8.0°C (2021)
Number of days at +30°	0 day(s) (0%)	0 day(s) (0%)	0 day(s) (0%)
Number of days at +18°	5 day(s) (17%)	1 day(s) (3%)	0 day(s) (0%)
Number of days below 0°	0 day(s) (0%)	1 day(s) (3%)	4 day(s) (13%)
Wind
Wind speed	23 km/h	21 km/h	19 km/h
Wind temperature	5.2°C	3.8°C	0.7°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation	54.3 mm	61.0 mm	66.8 mm
Number of days with precipitation	11 day(s) (38%)	13 day(s) (42%)	14 day(s) (47%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm)	3 day(s) (10%)	3 day(s) (9%)	4 day(s) (13%)
Record precipitation in one day	76.1 mm (2013)	91.2 mm (2017)	31.9 mm (2015)
Other weather data
Humidity	76%	78%	82%
Visibility	9.5 km	9.4 km	9.4 km
Cloud cover	30%	32%	34%
UV index	3	3	2
Daily sunshine	13h	11h	10h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time	06h55	07h44	08h32
Sunset time	21h10	20h11	19h05
Day length	14h15	12h27	10h33
Our opinion on the climate in March
The review of Where And When	fair weather	adverse weather	very bad weather

Activities and events

What to do in El Calafate in March?

Possible activities in March

Hiking and trekkingAnimal observationNature and landscapes

Observed weather

What was the weather like in El Calafate in March last?

Find the observed weather calendar in El Calafate in March 2025, with each day’s weather, temperatures and precipitation.

Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.	Sun.
					1 Cloudy 11°C14°C0.0 mm	2 Clear/Sunny 11°C15°C0.1 mm
3 Clear/Sunny 8°C12°C0.3 mm	4 Clear/Sunny 9°C12°C1.7 mm	5 Clear/Sunny 8°C11°C0.2 mm	6 Overcast 7°C9°C0.7 mm	7 Partly Cloudy 7°C11°C0.2 mm	8 Clear/Sunny 7°C11°C0.0 mm	9 Clear/Sunny 9°C13°C0.8 mm
10 Clear/Sunny 7°C9°C0.4 mm	11 Clear/Sunny 7°C11°C0.0 mm	12 Clear/Sunny 9°C14°C0.0 mm	13 Clear/Sunny 11°C12°C0.0 mm	14 Overcast 9°C12°C0.0 mm	15 Clear/Sunny 11°C12°C0.0 mm	16 Clear/Sunny 11°C15°C0.0 mm
17 Clear/Sunny 10°C15°C0.1 mm	18 Clear/Sunny 7°C12°C0.4 mm	19 Patchy rain nearby 10°C14°C3.8 mm	20 Cloudy 9°C11°C0.3 mm	21 Clear/Sunny 8°C10°C0.0 mm	22 Clear/Sunny 6°C10°C0.0 mm	23 Partly Cloudy 9°C13°C0.0 mm
24 Cloudy 11°C15°C0.0 mm	25 Cloudy 13°C17°C0.0 mm	26 Clear/Sunny 11°C14°C0.0 mm	27 Clear/Sunny 9°C12°C0.0 mm	28 Clear/Sunny 9°C12°C0.2 mm	29 Moderate rain at times 6°C8°C1.8 mm	30 Clear/Sunny 5°C10°C0.0 mm
31 Cloudy 3°C5°C1.5 mm

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to El Calafate in March: your frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we ask ourselves before booking for this month.

Not really. The weather conditions are unfavorable in El Calafate in March, which places this month 4th out of 12. A trip is still possible, but plan a flexible itinerary.

Expect an average of 12°C during the day and 6°C at night, with about 61 mm of precipitation spread over 3 rainy days.

Expect about 10.7 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

No activity stands out as ideal this month, but conditions remain acceptable for Hiking and trekking, Animal observation and Nature and landscapes.

Visitor numbers are moderate: this month is in Moderate crowds, with an index of 55/100. It is often a good compromise between weather and tranquility.

Prices are average: level High prices, with an index of 66/100, including flights and accommodation.

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Average weather in El Calafate in March 2027

Climate of El Calafate in March

Temperatures and rain in El Calafate in March

Average daily weather

Monthly temperatures

Monthly precipitation

About the climate in El Calafate in March

Seasonal normals of El Calafate in March

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