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El Calafate in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for El Calafate in August and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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August

Weather in El Calafate in August 2025

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
August could be a good time to visit El Calafate, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +41°F, and there are typically 1 sunny days in August. However, expect about 10 snowy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 38 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+41°F
Avg. max. temperature
+12°F
Min.
+57°F
Max.
38 mm
Total precipitation
84%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
13 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: El Calafate has OK weather in August.

Average temperature in El Calafate in August

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in El Calafate for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in August is +41°F with a maximum of +48°F and a minimum of +19°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 6% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +39°F to +41°F.

Is El Calafate warm or cold in August?

El Calafate is typically chill in August.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +37°F to +41°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +28°F to +30°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

August is one of the coolest months in El Calafate, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in El Calafate in August

El Calafate weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+37°F+41°F+46°F
Min. temperature
+10°F+12°F+18°F
Max. temperature
+52°F+57°F+61°F
Rainfall
32 mm38 mm37 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
87%84%79%
Air pressure
1008 HPa1007 HPa1009 HPa
Sunny days
012
Cloudy days
141314
Rainy days
6710
Snowy days
11104

August often has better weather than July. It’s getting warmer as August arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +37°F to +41°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 32 mm to 38 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 87% to 84%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 1 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in August, from 0 to 1.

September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in El Calafate in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in El Calafate is gradually increasing during August, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during August in El Calafate based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in August is about 61 mm, with a 48% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 18 mm, which is considered light rain. August is a pretty wet month with over 15 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how August is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
El Calafate wettest month is April, where a typical day has a 53% chance of precipitation and 69 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 19% chance of precipitation and 32 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during August in El Calafate based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in August is about 13 mm, with a 0% chance of snow on a typical day.

August is one of the snowiest months in El Calafate.

Here’s how August is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last August in El Calafate?

This is the weather in El Calafate in August 2023:
1 August
🌧️
+39°F
2 August
☁️
+39°F
3 August
🌧️
+41°F
4 August
☁️
+41°F
5 August
🌧️
+45°F
6 August
☀️
+43°F
7 August
☁️
+37°F
8 August
☁️
+38°F
9 August
☁️
+43°F
10 August
🌧️
+42°F
11 August
☀️
+39°F
12 August
☁️
+35°F
13 August
☁️
+42°F
14 August
🌧️
+41°F
15 August
☀️
+35°F
16 August
☁️
+33°F
17 August
☁️
+34°F
18 August
☁️
+37°F
19 August
☁️
+36°F
20 August
☁️
+33°F
21 August
☁️
+40°F
22 August
☁️
+42°F
23 August
☁️
+42°F
24 August
☀️
+43°F
25 August
☁️
+43°F
26 August
☁️
+49°F
27 August
🌧️
+45°F
28 August
🌧️
+47°F
29 August
☁️
+47°F
30 August
☁️
+42°F
31 August
🌧️
+42°F
In August 2023 El Calafate had 4 sunny days, 19 cloudy days, and 8 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +41°F, with an absolute maximum of +48°F and a minimum of +32°F. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 52%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how El Calafate climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in El Calafate in August has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2002 (+47°F) and the highest in 2021 (+54°F). The driest year was 1992 with only 399 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2017 with 900 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in El Calafate in August:

Is August a good time to visit El Calafate?

It’s always a good time to visit El Calafate, but the weather is changeable in August, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in El Calafate in August?

Not really, August is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is El Calafate rainy in August?

El Calafate is usually dry in August. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in El Calafate in August?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in El Calafate in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Argentina

Check out the weather for other cities in Argentina.

Monthly weather in El Calafate

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in El Calafate, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.