March could be a good time to visit El Calafate, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +57°F, and there are typically 2 sunny days in March. However, expect about 18 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 64 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
☀️
+57°F
Avg. max. temperature
+30°F
Min.
+73°F
Max.
64 mm
Total precipitation
72%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
18 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: El Calafate has OK weather in March.
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Average temperature in El Calafate in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in El Calafate for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The expected average maximum temperature in March is +55°F with a maximum of +63°F and a minimum of +30°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +50°F to +50°F.
Is El Calafate warm or cold in March?
El Calafate is typically mild in March.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +61°F to +57°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +46°F to +43°F.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how March is compared to other months in El Calafate:
Climate in El Calafate in March
El Calafate weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+61°F
+57°F
+50°F
Min. temperature
+34°F
+30°F
+21°F
Max. temperature
+84°F
+73°F
+68°F
Rainfall
60 mm
64 mm
69 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
66%
72%
79%
Air pressure
1006 HPa
1006 HPa
1005 HPa
Sunny days
2
2
1
Cloudy days
10
11
12
Rainy days
16
18
16
Snowy days
0
0
1
March typically has worse weather conditions compared to February.It’s getting colder in March. From +61°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +57°F.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 60 mm to 64 mm.Humidity rises from 66% to 72%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 2 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 2 sunny days during the month.
April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in El Calafate in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in El Calafate is gradually decreasing during March, going from 4 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in El Calafate based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in March is about 96 mm, with a 55% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 22 mm, which is considered light rain.March is a pretty wet month with over 17 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
March 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.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during March in El Calafate based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in March is about 1 mm, with a 0% chance of snow on a typical day.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last March in El Calafate?
This is the weather in El Calafate in March 2023:
1 March
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+49°F
2 March
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+62°F
3 March
☁️
+50°F
4 March
☀️
+53°F
5 March
🌧️
+49°F
6 March
☀️
+54°F
7 March
☀️
+60°F
8 March
🌧️
+58°F
9 March
☁️
+61°F
10 March
☁️
+62°F
11 March
☁️
+62°F
12 March
☀️
+62°F
13 March
🌧️
+53°F
14 March
🌧️
+55°F
15 March
☀️
+55°F
16 March
☁️
+48°F
17 March
☁️
+57°F
18 March
☀️
+57°F
19 March
☁️
+54°F
20 March
☁️
+59°F
21 March
☁️
+60°F
22 March
☀️
+62°F
23 March
☀️
+55°F
24 March
☁️
+58°F
25 March
☁️
+57°F
26 March
🌧️
+58°F
27 March
🌧️
+55°F
28 March
☁️
+43°F
29 March
☁️
+46°F
30 March
☀️
+51°F
31 March
☁️
+49°F
In March 2023 El Calafate had 9 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 8 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +55°F, with an absolute maximum of +63°F and a minimum of +43°F. The average humidity was 68%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 40%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how El Calafate climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in El Calafate in March 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 March:
Is March a good time to visit El Calafate?
It’s always a good time to visit El Calafate, but the weather is changeable in March, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in El Calafate in March?
March 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 March?
El Calafate is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in El Calafate in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in El Calafate in March, 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.
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.
