WEATHER IN EL CHALTEN: When to go?
See how`s the weather in El Chalten month by month

El Chaltèn is the gate to enjoy different trekkings in the area of Fitz Roy Massif. And the king there is the Firz Roy Mount. A mountain in Patagonia, on the border between Argentina and Chile. It is located in the Southern Patagonian Ice Field, near El Chaltén village and Viedma lake. It was first climbed in 1952 by French alpinists Lionel Terray and Guido Magnone. A bit of history about this incredible mountain. Now, what you can do here? Many options are available. But what`s important is to choose the most suitable for you. Take a look to the different trekkings in the area of Fitz Roy Mount

SUMMER: Weather in El Chalten in January, February and March

Weather in January

Weather in January, like December, in El Chalten, Argentina, is another enjoyable summer month, with average temperature ranging between min 7.7°C (45.9°F) and max 18.7°C (65.7°F). January is the warmest month, with an average high-temperature of 18.7°C (65.7°F) and an average low-temperature of 7.7°C (45.9°F).

Weather in February

The last month of the summer, February, is another comfortable month in El Chalten, Argentina, with temperature in the range of an average low of 7.5°C (45.5°F) and an average high of 18.5°C (65.3°F). In El Chalten, the average high-temperature in February is practically the same as in January – a still enjoyable 18.5°C (65.3°F).

Weather in March

March, the first month of the autumn, in El Chalten, is still a comfortable month, with average temperature fluctuating between 5.6°C (42.1°F) and 16.3°C (61.3°F). In El Chalten, Argentina, the average high-temperature is relatively the same as in February – a still enjoyable 16.3°C (61.3°F).

AUTUMN: Weather in El Calafate in April, May and June

Weather in April

April, the same as March, is a cool autumn month in El Chalten, Argentina, with average temperature varying between 3.1°C (37.6°F) and 12.5°C (54.5°F). In El Calafate, the average high-temperature in April slightly decreases, from an enjoyable 16.3°C (61.3°F) in March, to a fresh 12.5°C (54.5°F)

Weather in May

May, the last month of the autumn, in El Chalten, is another chilly month, with average temperature varying between 7.7°C (45.9°F) and 0.2°C (32.4°F). In El Chalten, the average high-temperature slightly decreases, from a fresh 12.5°C (54.5°F) in April, to a frosty 7.7°C (45.9°F).

Weather in June

The first month of the winter, June, is also a wintry month in El Chalten, Argentina, with average temperature fluctuating between 5.2°C (41.4°F) and -2°C (28.4°F). In June, the average high-temperature is relatively the same as in May – a cold 5.2°C (41.4°F).

WINTER: Weather in El Chalten in July, August and September

Weather in July

July, like June, in El Chalten, Argentina, is a wintry winter month, with average temperature varying between 4.3°C (39.7°F) and -2.8°C (27°F). The coldest month is July, with an average high-temperature of 4.3°C (39.7°F) and an average low-temperature of -2.8°C (27°F).

Weather in August

August, the last month of the winter, in El Chalten, is a chilly month, with average temperature ranging between max 6.6°C (43.9°F) and min -1.2°C (29.8°F). In El Chalten, the average high-temperature in August is practically the same as in July – a chilly 6.6°C (43.9°F).

Weather in September

The first month of the spring, September, is a cool month in El Chalten, Argentina, with temperature in the range of an average low of 0.7°C (33.3°F) and an average high of 10.4°C (50.7°F). In El Chalten, the average high-temperature slightly increases, from a frosty 6.6°C (43.9°F) in August, to a cool 10.4°C (50.7°F)

SPRING: Weather in El Chalten in October, November and December

Weather in October

October is a moderate spring month in El Chalten, Argentina, with average temperature ranging between max 13.8°C (56.8°F) and min 2.9°C (37.2°F). In El Chalten, the average high-temperature slightly increases, from a cool 10.4°C (50.7°F) in September, to a moderate 13.8°C (56.8°F)

Weather in November

November, the last month of the spring, in El Chalten, is a comfortable month, with average temperature fluctuating between 16.3°C (61.3°F) and 5.1°C (41.2°F). In November, the average high-temperature is essentially the same as in October – a comfortable 16.3°C (61.3°F).

Weather in December

The first month of the summer, December, is also an enjoyable month in El Chalten, Argentina, with average temperature fluctuating between 17.9°C (64.2°F) and 6.7°C (44.1°F). In El Chalten, the average high-temperature in December is essentially the same as in November – a still comfortable 17.9°C (64.2°F).