El Calafate weather forecast for 5 days

El Calafate weather forecast for 5 days. ℃ Average temperatures % Humidity, precipitation ️ Sunrise and sunset ️ Wind direction and speed

22 May 2026, Friday
+9°C / +10°C
Hour
Temperature
Wind (km/h)
Humidity
Weather
Pressure
00:00
+9°C
3.8
73%
996
01:00
+9°C
2.2
70%
996
02:00
+9°C
2.8
67%
996
03:00
+9°C
2.4
67%
996
04:00
+10°C
3.9
63%
996
05:00
+10°C
4.1
60%
997
06:00
+10°C
3.5
56%
997
07:00
+10°C
0.6
54%
998
08:00
+10°C
0.8
54%
999
09:00
+9°C
4
57%
999
10:00
+9°C
6.6
58%
1000
11:00
+9°C
6.5
60%
1000
12:00
+9°C
4.6
60%
1000
13:00
+9°C
4.5
61%
1000
14:00
+9°C
4.4
64%
1000
15:00
+9°C
4.1
68%
999
16:00
+9°C
4.7
68%
999
17:00
+9°C
5.6
70%
999
18:00
+9°C
4.6
77%
998
19:00
+9°C
2.5
75%
998
20:00
+9°C
3
73%
998
21:00
+9°C
4.5
73%
998
22:00
+9°C
5.4
72%
998
23:00
+9°C
5.4
73%
998
23 May 2026, Saturday
+5°C / +9°C
Hour
Temperature
Wind (km/h)
Humidity
Weather
Pressure
00:00
+9°C
5.9
70%
998
01:00
+9°C
5.9
68%
997
02:00
+9°C
4.6
65%
997
03:00
+8°C
3.4
66%
997
04:00
+8°C
3.6
67%
996
05:00
+8°C
4.1
68%
996
06:00
+8°C
4.2
70%
995
07:00
+7°C
3.1
74%
995
08:00
+7°C
2.8
78%
994
09:00
+6°C
3.2
83%
994
10:00
+5°C
5.3
93%
994
11:00
+5°C
5.9
92%
993
12:00
+5°C
4.2
90%
993
13:00
+6°C
4.9
80%
992
14:00
+6°C
5.4
81%
991
15:00
+6°C
6.2
85%
991
16:00
+6°C
5.1
86%
990
17:00
+6°C
3.6
88%
990
18:00
+6°C
3.3
90%
990
19:00
+6°C
4.7
92%
990
20:00
+7°C
4.3
93%
989
21:00
+7°C
3.6
91%
989
22:00
+7°C
4.1
90%
989
23:00
+6°C
3.6
93%
989
24 May 2026, Sunday
+6°C / +7°C
Hour
Temperature
Wind (km/h)
Humidity
Weather
Pressure
00:00
+6°C
2.8
97%
989
01:00
+6°C
3.2
94%
989
02:00
+6°C
2.8
90%
989
03:00
+6°C
3.7
86%
989
04:00
+6°C
4.4
78%
989
05:00
+6°C
6.7
73%
988
06:00
+6°C
5.3
68%
988
07:00
+6°C
6.3
70%
988
08:00
+6°C
3.4
69%
988
09:00
+6°C
3.6
69%
989
10:00
+6°C
4.7
70%
989
11:00
+6°C
1.7
76%
989
12:00
+6°C
2.2
77%
989
13:00
+6°C
1.6
75%
989
14:00
+6°C
2.2
74%
988
15:00
+6°C
2.8
76%
988
16:00
+6°C
1.9
79%
988
17:00
+7°C
1.7
81%
988
18:00
+7°C
6.5
80%
988
19:00
+7°C
4.6
77%
988
20:00
+7°C
3.2
78%
989
21:00
+7°C
2.4
78%
989
22:00
+7°C
2.4
78%
989
23:00
+7°C
6.4
76%
989
25 May 2026, Monday
+6°C / +7°C
Hour
Temperature
Wind (km/h)
Humidity
Weather
Pressure
00:00
+7°C
4.8
75%
989
01:00
+7°C
6.5
77%
990
02:00
+7°C
6.2
75%
990
03:00
+7°C
3.6
76%
990
04:00
+7°C
7.8
77%
991
05:00
+7°C
5.2
78%
991
06:00
+7°C
2.6
79%
991
07:00
+7°C
1.3
80%
992
08:00
+7°C
3.1
82%
992
09:00
+7°C
6.1
87%
993
10:00
+7°C
7.8
87%
994
11:00
+6°C
7.7
90%
994
12:00
+7°C
7.9
84%
994
13:00
+7°C
5.9
79%
995
14:00
+7°C
5.5
79%
994
15:00
+7°C
3.6
80%
994
16:00
+7°C
3.2
82%
995
17:00
+7°C
0.8
84%
995
18:00
+7°C
3.3
86%
995
19:00
+7°C
5.8
89%
995
20:00
+6°C
5.1
87%
996
21:00
+7°C
6
84%
996
22:00
+7°C
6.1
84%
996
23:00
+7°C
6
85%
996
26 May 2026, Tuesday
+6°C / +7°C
Hour
Temperature
Wind (km/h)
Humidity
Weather
Pressure
00:00
+7°C
5.9
85%
997
01:00
+7°C
6.1
84%
997
02:00
+7°C
6.2
84%
997
03:00
+7°C
6.2
83%
997
04:00
+7°C
5.8
84%
998
05:00
+6°C
5.1
85%
998
06:00
+6°C
4.6
85%
998
07:00
+6°C
4.4
86%
999
08:00
+6°C
4.8
85%
1000
09:00
+6°C
4.9
85%
1000
10:00
+6°C
4.7
85%
1001
11:00
+6°C
4
85%
1002
12:00
+6°C
3.5
85%
1003
13:00
+6°C
2.9
85%
1003
14:00
+6°C
2.7
86%
1004
15:00
+7°C
2.9
86%
1004
16:00
+7°C
2.3
87%
1004
17:00
+7°C
1.7
87%
1005
18:00
+7°C
2.5
87%
1005
19:00
+7°C
4.8
87%
1006
20:00
+6°C
7.6
86%
1007
21:00
+6°C
10
85%
1007
22:00
+6°C
11.7
82%
1008
23:00
+7°C
13.3
78%
1008


Climate Characteristics of El Calafate

General Overview

El Calafate features a cold semi-arid climate. Located in the "rain shadow" of the Andes, the city is very dry, but it is influenced by strong, cold westerly winds from the Pacific and nearby glaciers. The climate is challenging, with sudden and extreme weather changes.

Summer and Warm Months (December to February)

Summer is the busiest season and the best time to visit the glaciers. Daytime temperatures range between 15°C and 19°C (59-66°F), but the sun is very strong due to clean air. Key phenomenon: Very strong winds blow almost daily in summer, significantly lowering the perceived temperature. Nights remain cool (around 7°C / 45°F).

Winter Season (June to August)

Winter in El Calafate is cold, dry, and quiet. Daytime temperatures range from 3°C to 5°C (37-41°F), while nighttime lows regularly drop below 0°C (32°F). Nearby Lake Argentino can partially freeze, and snow is common, though in smaller amounts than in the mountains. Daylight hours are very short.

Transition Seasons (March-May and September-November)

Autumn (March-May) is a beautiful time when winds calm down and fall colors turn the scrubland orange and red. Spring (September-November) features gradual warming but the return of very strong winds.

 

Weather in El Calafate by Month

January

Peak summer and the "hottest" month. 19°C (66°F) daytime. Very long days and very strong winds.

February

Similar to January (18°C/64°F daytime). Winds calm toward the end of the month; excellent time for boat tours near the glaciers.

March

Start of autumn. 16°C (61°F) daytime. Winds die down, and skies are mostly clear and crisp.

April

Foliage at its peak. 12°C (54°F) daytime and cold nights (3°C/37°F). A quiet and pleasant time for those who don't mind the chill.

May

Cold and dry (8°C/46°F daytime). First snow may appear on the surrounding peaks.

June

Start of winter. 5°C (41°F) daytime and freezing nights (-2°C/28°F). Minimal daylight hours.

July

The coldest month. 3°C (37°F) daytime and sub-zero nights (-3°C/27°F). Mostly dry and clear days.

August

Still cold (5°C/41°F daytime). Winds begin to strengthen toward spring.

September

Start of spring. 10°C (50°F) daytime. A volatile month with strong winds and rapid temperature shifts.

October

Gradual warming (13°C (55°F) daytime). Very sunny days, but the wind is strongly felt.

November

More pleasant (16°C/61°F daytime). Daylight hours lengthen, and tourist activity is at its peak.

December

Start of summer. 18°C (64°F) daytime. Longest days of the year with a vibrant atmosphere in town.

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