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El Chalten in April 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

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

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El Chalten in April 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

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El Chalten in April in summary
Very bad weather
Min -5°C Max -1°C 893 mm 21 day(s) 96% 76% 6.7 h/day 348.9 cm
Possible activities in April
Hiking and trekkingNature and landscapes
Practical guidelines
Moderate crowds 08:33 19:09
Hourly weather

Average weather in El Chalten in April 2027

Very bad weather

The weather in El Chalten in April 2027 is based on statistical data from previous years in April. This allows you to forecast the weather in April 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.

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Climate

Climate of El Chalten in April

Temperatures, precipitation, snow and monthly trends help better understand the climate in El Chalten in April.

Temperatures and rain in El Chalten in April

Average daily weather

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

Monthly temperatures

The month of April 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 Chalten in April

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of El Chalten in April

Check the seasonal normals in El Chalten in April 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
April
Weather data March April May
Outside temperature
Average temperature -1.8°C -3.0°C -4.6°C
Maximum temperature 0.4°C -1.0°C -2.6°C
Minimum temperature -4.0°C -5.0°C -6.6°C
Record maximum temperature 16.0°C
(2009)
7.0°C
(2021)
4.0°C
(2010)
Record low temperature -15.0°C
(2014)
-15.0°C
(2012)
-17.0°C
(2021)
Number of days at +30° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Number of days at +18° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Number of days below 0° 27 day(s)
(87%)
28 day(s)
(93%)
30 day(s)
(97%)
Wind
Wind speed 27 km/h 26 km/h 26 km/h
Wind temperature -10.3°C -11.6°C -13.5°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 742.7 mm 893.4 mm 829.8 mm
Number of days with precipitation 27 day(s)
(87%)
25 day(s)
(83%)
26 day(s)
(84%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 22 day(s)
(69%)
21 day(s)
(71%)
22 day(s)
(72%)
Record precipitation in one day 190.8 mm
(2015)
227.2 mm
(2015)
214.7 mm
(2011)
Other weather data
Humidity 96% 96% 93%
Visibility 4.6 km 4.4 km 4.6 km
Cloud cover 74% 76% 72%
UV index 1 1 1
Daily sunshine 8h 7h 5h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 07h46 08h33 09h17
Sunset time 20h13 19h09 18h19
Day length 12h27 10h36 9h02
Our opinion on the climate in April
The review of Where And When very bad weather very bad weather very bad weather
Activities and events

What to do in El Chalten in April?

Possible activities in April
Hiking and trekkingNature and landscapes
Activities not recommended in April
Winter sports and snow
Observed weather

What was the weather like in El Chalten in April last?

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

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Cloudy
6°C9°C2.6 mm
2
Clear/Sunny
4°C6°C0.0 mm
3
Clear/Sunny
3°C6°C0.0 mm
4
Partly Cloudy
4°C8°C0.0 mm
5
Clear/Sunny
8°C11°C0.0 mm
6
Overcast
12°C15°C0.0 mm
7
Clear/Sunny
12°C13°C0.0 mm
8
Cloudy
10°C13°C0.0 mm
9
Clear/Sunny
10°C11°C0.0 mm
10
Overcast
8°C10°C0.0 mm
11
Clear/Sunny
7°C9°C0.3 mm
12
Cloudy
8°C10°C0.9 mm
13
Partly Cloudy
6°C8°C0.0 mm
14
Cloudy
7°C9°C0.0 mm
15
Clear/Sunny
7°C9°C0.0 mm
16
Partly Cloudy
8°C10°C0.0 mm
17
Cloudy
7°C10°C2.4 mm
18
Clear/Sunny
7°C9°C0.0 mm
19
Partly Cloudy
7°C8°C0.0 mm
20
Patchy rain nearby
7°C10°C0.3 mm
21
Clear/Sunny
6°C8°C0.0 mm
22
Clear/Sunny
4°C6°C0.0 mm
23
Partly Cloudy
6°C9°C0.0 mm
24
Partly Cloudy
10°C12°C0.0 mm
25
Clear/Sunny
4°C6°C2.0 mm
26
Patchy rain nearby
5°C6°C0.7 mm
27
Partly Cloudy
7°C10°C0.9 mm
28
Clear/Sunny
6°C8°C0.0 mm
29
Clear/Sunny
5°C7°C0.0 mm
30
Partly Cloudy
5°C7°C0.0 mm
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Where to go near El Chalten in April?

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to El Chalten in April: 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 Chalten in April, which places this month 4th out of 12. A trip is still possible, but plan a flexible itinerary.

Expect an average of -1°C during the day and -5°C at night, with about 893 mm of precipitation spread over 21 rainy days.

Expect about 6.7 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 and Nature and landscapes.

No: this month is in Moderate crowds, with a visitor index of 32/100. It is one of the quietest periods of the year.
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