El Chalten in august: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in El Chalten in august 2025
The weather in El Chalten in the month of august comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout august
very bad weather 4108.6cm
Weather at 6am
16°F
Snow showers
76% of time
10%
7%
6%
Weather at 12pm
20°F
Snow showers
74% of time
12%
8%
6%
Weather at 6pm
20°F
Snow showers
77% of time
10%
9%
4%
Weather at 3am
18°F
70%
13%
10%
7%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in El Chalten in august
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in El Chalten in august.
The climate of El Chalten in august is very bad
The climate in august in El Chalten is wet (with 29.1in of rainfall over 22 days). The weather is worst than the previous month since in july there is an average of 28.9in of rainfall over 21 days.
The climate is very cold there august. Do not forget to take with you warm clothes!. The high seasonal norm is 23°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 16°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of august in El Chalten is 20°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in El Chalten in the month of august with a maximum record of 38°F in 2009 and a minimum record of -14°F in 2012.
On this month of august, day length in El Chalten is generally 09:58. Sunrise is at 08:57 and sets at 18:55.
August: another location in Argentina?
If you want to go to Argentina in august, there are destinations with better weather than El Chalten:
In august, Corrientes and Formosa have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Buenos Aires, Cordoba, Iguazú, Salta, La Rioja and Reconquista have good weather.
Finally, Mar del Plata, Mendoza, Bahía Blanca, Puerto Madryn, San Rafael and El Mollar have a tolerable climate, but better than El Chalten.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of El Chalten in august
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the last years of the month of august.
| August | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 20°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 23°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 16°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 38°F (2009) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | -14°F (2012) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 27km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 2°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 29.1in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 22 day(s) (72%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 5.6in (2015) | ||||
| Snowfall | 4108.6cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 94% | ||||
| Visibility | 4.39km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 73% | ||||
| UV index | 2 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 7 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:57 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:55 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:58 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in august | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last august?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in El Chalten in august 2024:
23°F to 29°F
20°F to 25°F
20°F to 23°F
16°F to 18°F
11°F to 16°F
11°F to 16°F
13°F to 22°F
22°F to 25°F
25°F to 27°F
20°F to 25°F
11°F to 32°F
23°F to 32°F
13°F to 18°F
13°F to 22°F
14°F to 20°F
16°F to 22°F
5°F to 16°F
5°F to 20°F
20°F to 29°F
23°F to 27°F
18°F to 22°F
14°F to 18°F
11°F to 20°F
13°F to 23°F
22°F to 27°F
14°F to 25°F
16°F to 20°F
16°F to 22°F
14°F to 27°F
20°F to 32°F
27°F to 36°F
Map: other cities in Argentina in august
Cities near El Chalten:
| Fitz Roy in august | very bad weather |
| El Calafate in august | very bad weather |
| Perito Moreno in august | very bad weather |
| Río Turbio in august | very bad weather |
| Cueva de las Manos in august | very bad weather |
| Comandante Luis Piedra Buena in august | very bad weather |
| Patagonia in august | very bad weather |
| Río Gallegos in august | very bad weather |
| Puerto San Julián in august | very bad weather |
| Caleta Olivia in august | very bad weather |
| Paramo Chico in august | very bad weather |
| Puerto Deseado in august | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in august.
El Chalten
perfect weather
good
tolerable
bad
very bad
Weather data for El Chalten in august:
Weather data for El Chalten for august are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in El Chalten. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in El Chalten can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to El Chalten.