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El Calafate in October 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit El Calafate in October 2026? Discover the usual weather at this time of year, average temperatures, the risk of rain, possible activities, and our opinion on whether October is a good month to travel to El Calafate, Argentina.

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El Calafate in October 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

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El Calafate in October in summary
Very bad weather
Min 2°C Max 8°C 53 mm 3 day(s) 77% 30% 11.0 h/day 9.3 cm
Possible activities in October
Hiking and trekkingAnimal observationNature and landscapes
Practical guidelines
Moderate crowds Moderate prices 06:47 20:23
Hourly weather

Average weather in El Calafate in October 2026

Very bad weather

The weather in El Calafate in October 2026 is based on statistical data from previous years in October. This allows you to forecast the weather in October 2026. 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.

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Climate

Climate of El Calafate in October

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

Temperatures and rain in El Calafate in October

Average daily weather

Temperatures, rain and snow day by day in October, with a separate scale for snow.
Minimal Average Maximums Average rainfall Daily snow

Monthly temperatures

The month of October 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 October

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of El Calafate in October

Check the seasonal normals in El Calafate in October 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
Month analyzed
October
Weather data September October November
Outside temperature
Average temperature 2.5°C 5.2°C 7.5°C
Maximum temperature 5.1°C 8.2°C 10.7°C
Minimum temperature -0.1°C 2.2°C 4.4°C
Record maximum temperature 13.0°C
(2009)
18.0°C
(2010)
20.0°C
(2016)
Record low temperature -13.0°C
(2011)
-7.0°C
(2014)
-5.0°C
(2013)
Number of days at +30° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Number of days at +18° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
1 day(s)
(3%)
Number of days below 0° 15 day(s)
(50%)
7 day(s)
(23%)
2 day(s)
(7%)
Wind
Wind speed 17 km/h 23 km/h 27 km/h
Wind temperature -2.9°C -0.8°C 1.5°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 41.3 mm 52.7 mm 42.5 mm
Number of days with precipitation 12 day(s)
(40%)
12 day(s)
(39%)
12 day(s)
(40%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 3 day(s)
(9%)
3 day(s)
(9%)
2 day(s)
(8%)
Record precipitation in one day 25.7 mm
(2017)
48.8 mm
(2017)
54.6 mm
(2019)
Other weather data
Humidity 80% 77% 75%
Visibility 9.2 km 9.4 km 9.4 km
Cloud cover 33% 30% 31%
UV index 2 2 3
Daily sunshine 11h 11h 15h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 07h53 06h47 05h52
Sunset time 19h37 20h23 21h17
Day length 11h44 13h36 15h25
Our opinion on the climate in October
The review of Where And When very bad weather very bad weather very bad weather
Activities and events

What to do in El Calafate in October?

Possible activities in October
Hiking and trekkingAnimal observationNature and landscapes
Observed weather

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

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

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Light rain
2°C4°C11.1 mm
2
Cloudy
-1°C5°C0.8 mm1.9 cm
3
Clear/Sunny
3°C6°C0.0 mm
4
Clear/Sunny
1°C5°C0.0 mm
5
Clear/Sunny
1°C6°C0.0 mm
6
Clear/Sunny
3°C8°C0.0 mm
7
Clear/Sunny
4°C9°C1.9 mm
8
Light rain shower
3°C5°C7.6 mm
9
Clear/Sunny
1°C6°C0.3 mm0.5 cm
10
Clear/Sunny
1°C5°C0.0 mm
11
Partly Cloudy
3°C7°C0.0 mm
12
Clear/Sunny
5°C10°C0.0 mm
13
Clear/Sunny
4°C7°C0.0 mm
14
Patchy rain nearby
3°C6°C0.2 mm
15
Patchy rain nearby
4°C8°C0.3 mm
16
Patchy rain nearby
3°C7°C0.1 mm
17
Clear/Sunny
2°C7°C0.0 mm
18
Clear/Sunny
5°C11°C0.0 mm
19
Clear/Sunny
7°C10°C0.0 mm
20
Clear/Sunny
6°C8°C0.0 mm
21
Patchy rain nearby
4°C8°C0.1 mm
22
Patchy rain nearby
5°C8°C0.0 mm
23
Partly Cloudy
3°C8°C0.0 mm
24
Patchy rain nearby
4°C7°C0.3 mm0.1 cm
25
Patchy rain nearby
2°C5°C0.2 mm0.6 cm
26
Clear/Sunny
1°C5°C0.0 mm
27
Clear/Sunny
3°C10°C0.0 mm
28
Partly Cloudy
6°C11°C0.0 mm
29
Clear/Sunny
8°C12°C0.0 mm
30
Clear/Sunny
7°C11°C0.1 mm
31
Clear/Sunny
6°C10°C0.0 mm
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Where to go near El Calafate in October?

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to El Calafate in October: 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 October, which places this month 11th out of 12. A trip is still possible, but plan a flexible itinerary.

Expect an average of 8°C during the day and 2°C at night, with about 53 mm of precipitation spread over 3 rainy days.

Expect about 11.0 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 48/100. It is often a good compromise between weather and tranquility.

Prices are average: level Moderate prices, with an index of 60/100, including flights and accommodation.
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