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When to go · El Chaltén

El Chaltén in August

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, short days, some services closed).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
7°C / −3°C
average high / low
Rain days
9
Crowds
Low
Argentina overall
Prices
Low
Argentina overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for El Chaltén

Listed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (cold, short days, some services closed).

Weather in August

Long-term averages
  • El ChalténHighs around 7 °C, lows around -3 °C, rain on about 9 days
  • Southern Patagonia, Argentina · El Calafate, El Chaltén, Puerto Madryncool

    Wind up to 100 km/h in summer; El Chaltén largely shuts from May to September. Whales at Península Valdés June–December.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Argentina overall
Low
Prices · Argentina overall
Low

Argentina overall: Late winter: Northwest dry and clear; Iguazú pleasant; Patagonia still closed for hiking.

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
  • Layers: a fleece or light jacket

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