When to go · El Chaltén
El Chaltén in April
Good month. Outside the best window (Nov–Mar). Across Argentina: Autumn colours in Patagonia and the Lakes; Northwest dries out; Easter week is busy.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 12°C54°F / 3°C37°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Medium
- Argentina overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Argentina overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Nov–Mar). Across Argentina: Autumn colours in Patagonia and the Lakes; Northwest dries out; Easter week is busy.
Weather in April
- El ChalténHighs around 12 °C, lows around 3 °C, rain on about 8 daysHighs around 54 °F, lows around 37 °F, rain on about 8 days
- Southern Patagonia, Argentina · El Calafate, El Chaltén, Puerto Madrynfine
Wind up to 100 km/h in summer; El Chaltén largely shuts from May to September. Whales at Península Valdés June–December.
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Semana Santa big impact
Easter (Thu–Fri; 25–26 Mar 2027) · Argentina
Domestic travel peak; buses and flights full.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Argentina overall
- Medium
- Prices · Argentina overall
- Medium
Argentina overall: Autumn colours in Patagonia and the Lakes; Northwest dries out; Easter week is busy.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings