The climate of El Calafate in October is humid. An average of 53 mm precipitation is recorded over 12 days. The situation is wetter than the previous month: in September, an average of 41 mm is recorded over 12 days.
Temperatures are cold in El Calafate in October: expect warm clothing. The average maximum temperature reaches 8°C, while the minimum falls to about 2°C. The month's average temperature is 5°C. These normals should be compared with the records recorded in El Calafate in October: 18°C as a maximum in 2010 and -7°C as a minimum in 2014. Plan for about 7 days with temperatures below 0°, which is 23% of the month.
In October, the days last on average 13:36 in El Calafate. The sun rises around 06:47 and sets around 20:23.
With very unfavorable weather, the month of October is generally not recommended for traveling to El Calafate in Argentina.
Some activities remain possible even if conditions are not optimal: Hiking and trekking, Animal observation and Nature and landscapes.