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El Calafate in February: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in El Calafate in February 2025

Good Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
Weather for El Calafate in February is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +61°F during the day, and approximately 2 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 16 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in February around 60 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • February is usually the hottest month of the year in El Calafate;

Average weather

☀️
+61°F
Avg. max. temperature
+34°F
Min.
+84°F
Max.
60 mm
Total precipitation
66%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: El Calafate has good weather in February.

Average temperature in El Calafate in February

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

The expected average maximum temperature in February is +63°F with a maximum of +77°F and a minimum of +37°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 27% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +68°F to +57°F.

Is El Calafate warm or cold in February?

El Calafate is typically mild in February.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +61°F to +61°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +46°F to +46°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

February is the hottest month in El Calafate, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in El Calafate in February

El Calafate weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Avg. temperature
+61°F+61°F+57°F
Min. temperature
+34°F+34°F+30°F
Max. temperature
+82°F+84°F+73°F
Rainfall
55 mm60 mm64 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
62%66%72%
Air pressure
1004 HPa1006 HPa1006 HPa
Sunny days
222
Cloudy days
111011
Rainy days
191618
Snowy days
000

February weather is still as good as in January. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +61°F for average maximum temperature during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 55 mm to 60 mm. Humidity rises from 62% to 66%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 2 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.

Next month (March) brings a further decline in the weather.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 9 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in El Calafate is gradually increasing during February, going from 4 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during February in El Calafate based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in February is about 62 mm, with a 68% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 9 mm, which is considered light rain. February is a pretty wet month with over 19 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
February is one of the rainiest months in El Calafate, here is a comparison with other months, 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.

How was the weather last February in El Calafate?

This is the weather in El Calafate in February 2023:
1 February
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+68°F
2 February
☁️
+75°F
3 February
☀️
+77°F
4 February
☀️
+73°F
5 February
☀️
+62°F
6 February
☁️
+68°F
7 February
☁️
+68°F
8 February
☁️
+74°F
9 February
☀️
+64°F
10 February
🌧️
+62°F
11 February
☁️
+60°F
12 February
☀️
+55°F
13 February
☀️
+55°F
14 February
☁️
+54°F
15 February
☀️
+48°F
16 February
☁️
+54°F
17 February
☁️
+63°F
18 February
☁️
+59°F
19 February
☁️
+57°F
20 February
☁️
+65°F
21 February
🌧️
+66°F
22 February
🌧️
+59°F
23 February
☁️
+59°F
24 February
🌧️
+61°F
25 February
🌧️
+54°F
26 February
🌧️
+63°F
27 February
☀️
+66°F
28 February
🌧️
+58°F
In February 2023 El Calafate had 8 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 7 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +63°F, with an absolute maximum of +77°F and a minimum of +48°F. The average humidity was 59%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 28%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 18 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 February 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 February:

Is February a good time to visit El Calafate?

February is a really good time to go to El Calafate. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit El Calafate.

Can you sunbathe in El Calafate in February?

February has mild temperatures in El Calafate. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is El Calafate rainy in February?

El Calafate is often rainy in February. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in El Calafate in February?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in El Calafate in February, 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.