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El Chalten in March 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit El Chalten 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 Chalten, Argentina.

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El Chalten in March 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

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El Chalten in March in summary
Very bad weather
Min -4°C Max 0°C 743 mm 22 day(s) 96% 74% 7.6 h/day 349.2 cm
Best activities in March
Hiking and trekkingNature and landscapes
Practical guidelines
Moderate crowds 07:46 20:13
Hourly weather

Average weather in El Chalten in March 2027

Very bad weather

The weather in El Chalten 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.

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Climate

Climate of El Chalten in March

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

Temperatures and rain in El Chalten 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

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Average rainfall

About the climate in El Chalten in March

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of El Chalten in March

Check the seasonal normals in El Chalten 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
Month analyzed
March
Weather data February March April
Outside temperature
Average temperature -1.4°C -1.8°C -3.0°C
Maximum temperature 0.8°C 0.4°C -1.0°C
Minimum temperature -3.6°C -4.0°C -5.0°C
Record maximum temperature 10.0°C
(2016)
16.0°C
(2009)
7.0°C
(2021)
Record low temperature -15.0°C
(2017)
-15.0°C
(2014)
-15.0°C
(2012)
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° 23 day(s)
(79%)
27 day(s)
(87%)
28 day(s)
(93%)
Wind
Wind speed 27 km/h 27 km/h 26 km/h
Wind temperature -9.8°C -10.3°C -11.6°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 637.4 mm 742.7 mm 893.4 mm
Number of days with precipitation 23 day(s)
(79%)
27 day(s)
(87%)
25 day(s)
(83%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 18 day(s)
(63%)
22 day(s)
(69%)
21 day(s)
(71%)
Record precipitation in one day 312.4 mm
(2019)
190.8 mm
(2015)
227.2 mm
(2015)
Other weather data
Humidity 96% 96% 96%
Visibility 4.8 km 4.6 km 4.4 km
Cloud cover 73% 74% 76%
UV index 1 1 1
Daily sunshine 10h 8h 7h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 07h00 07h46 08h33
Sunset time 21h10 20h13 19h09
Day length 14h10 12h27 10h36
Our opinion on the climate in March
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 March?

Best activities in March
Hiking and trekkingNature and landscapes
Possible activities in March
Winter sports and snow
Observed weather

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

Find the observed weather calendar in El Chalten 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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Where to go near El Chalten in March?

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to El Chalten 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 Chalten in March, which places this month 3th out of 12. A trip is still possible, but plan a flexible itinerary.

Expect an average of 0°C during the day and -4°C at night, with about 743 mm of precipitation spread over 22 rainy days.

Expect about 7.6 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

This month is particularly suited to these activities: Hiking and trekking and Nature and landscapes. These are the ones for which the conditions on site are most favourable.

Visitor numbers are moderate: this month is in Moderate crowds, with an index of 49/100. It is often a good compromise between weather and tranquility.
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