El Calafate weather
At 5:30 PM local time it was partly cloudy and 10°C (50°F). Light rain for 8 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Jan–Feb. El Calafate sits 198 m (650 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for El Calafate, Santa Cruz, Argentina.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 63%
- Chance of rain
- 17%
- Rain
- 0.1 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 8 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jan–FebOff season Apr–Aug, Oct–Nov
About El Calafate weather
Is it raining in El Calafate right now?
No. It’s partly cloudy and 10° right now. Light rain for 8 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in El Calafate this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 9–12° and lows of 5–9°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Friday.
Has it been raining in El Calafate lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 1.2 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for El Calafate?
For the coming week, bring a warm layer for the evenings.
El Calafate weather by month
When is the best time to visit El Calafate?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit El Calafate is Jan–Feb, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Apr–Aug, Oct–Nov tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from -1°C (29°F) in July to 10°C (51°F) in February.
What is the rainiest month in El Calafate?
March is the wettest month, with about 75 mm (3.0 in) of rain on average. September is the driest, with about 51 mm (2.0 in).
What is the hottest month in El Calafate?
February is the warmest, with average highs of 10°C (51°F) and lows of 2°C (36°F). July is the coolest, with highs of -1°C (29°F) and lows of -7°C (19°F).
Does El Calafate have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is March at about 75 mm (3.0 in).
El Calafate weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months