Best time to go to El Chalten Average weather of El Chalten, Argentina

When is the best time to go to El Chalten?

When is the best time to go to El Chalten? Here's some information to help you in your decision:

The coldest months are August and September
The rainiest months are January, March, April, May, June, July, August, November and December

Annual weather in El Chalten

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Weather details in El Chalten month by month

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Weather and climate in El Chalten

El Chalten enjoys a cold steppe (or semi-arid) climate in accordance with the Köppen-Geiger classification. The yearly average maximum temperature in El Chalten is 29°F (ranging from 23°F in august to 34°F in february). Annual rainfall is 355.2in, with a minimum of 25.1in in february and a maximum of 35.2in in april.

From january to december the climate is the worst possible. By early evening, the temperature averages 29°F.

Charts: temperature and rainfall in El Chalten

In the charts below, you can see the following seasonal norms for the city of El Chalten: the minimum and maximum outdoor temperature, the risk and amount of monthly rainfall, daily average sunshine, and relative humidity for each month of the year.

Outside temperature

Precipitation (rainfall)

Daily sunshine hours

Humidity

Peak visitor numbers and tourist seasons in El Chalten

Find out when El Chalten has its high tourist season (the period when the influx of tourists is highest) and off-peak tourist season using our data and figures.

Tourist seasons in El Chalten

Very low season in El Chalten
The months with the lowest number of tourists are: May and June.
Low season in El Chalten
The months with low numbers of tourists are: April, August, September and October.
High season in El Chalten
The number of visitors to El Chalten is high in: February, March, July and November.
Peak season in El Chalten
The largest number of tourists visiting El Chalten is during: January and December.

Figure: Visitor index for El Chalten month by month

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Average prices of hotels in El Chalten month by month

Generally, August is the month with the lowest hotel prices in El Chalten. So this is a great time to save on your holiday! In contrast, January is statistically the most expensive month of the year for hotels.

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On average, it costs $ 131 per day to hire a car in El Chalten. This price varies by $ 59 depending on the month. In september, hiring a car costs an average of $ 106 per 24 hours, so this is the best time to save money! In contrast, the average price in march is $ 164.

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