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El Calafate in September: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in El Calafate in September 2025

OK Weather
Chill
☁️
Cloudy
September could be a good time to visit El Calafate, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +46°F, and there are typically 2 sunny days in September. However, expect about 10 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 37 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+46°F
Avg. max. temperature
+18°F
Min.
+61°F
Max.
37 mm
Total precipitation
79%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
14 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: El Calafate has OK weather in September.

Average temperature in El Calafate in September

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

The expected average maximum temperature in September is +45°F with a maximum of +55°F and a minimum of +21°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 37% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +43°F to +55°F.

Is El Calafate warm or cold in September?

El Calafate is typically chill in September.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +41°F to +46°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +30°F to +32°F.

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

Take a look at how September is compared to other months in El Calafate:

Climate in El Calafate in September

El Calafate weather looks like this, on average, in September and the surrounding months.
AugustSeptemberOctober
Avg. temperature
+41°F+46°F+50°F
Min. temperature
+12°F+18°F+16°F
Max. temperature
+57°F+61°F+68°F
Rainfall
38 mm37 mm49 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
84%79%73%
Air pressure
1007 HPa1009 HPa1006 HPa
Sunny days
122
Cloudy days
131413
Rainy days
71014
Snowy days
1042

September weather is still as ok as in August. It’s getting warmer as September arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +41°F to +46°F during the day. As September arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 38 mm to 37 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 84% to 79%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during September, staying around 1 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in September, from 1 to 2.

October brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in El Calafate is gradually increasing during September, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during September in El Calafate based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in September is about 46 mm, with a 37% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 18 mm, which is considered light rain. September is a pretty wet month with over 11 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how September 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 September in El Calafate based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The total snow in September is about 3 mm, with a 0% chance of snow on a typical day.

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

How was the weather last September in El Calafate?

This is the weather in El Calafate in September 2023:
1 September
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+43°F
2 September
☁️
+42°F
3 September
☁️
+39°F
4 September
☁️
+38°F
5 September
☁️
+38°F
6 September
🌧️
+39°F
7 September
☁️
+44°F
8 September
☁️
+46°F
9 September
☁️
+46°F
10 September
☁️
+46°F
11 September
☁️
+46°F
12 September
☀️
+46°F
13 September
🌧️
+41°F
14 September
🌧️
+43°F
15 September
☁️
+42°F
16 September
☁️
+39°F
17 September
☁️
+40°F
18 September
☁️
+38°F
19 September
☁️
+43°F
20 September
☁️
+46°F
21 September
☁️
+46°F
22 September
☀️
+46°F
23 September
☀️
+49°F
24 September
☀️
+52°F
25 September
☀️
+48°F
26 September
☁️
+52°F
27 September
🌧️
+45°F
28 September
☀️
+51°F
29 September
☁️
+50°F
30 September
☁️
+56°F
In September 2023 El Calafate had 6 sunny days, 20 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +45°F, with an absolute maximum of +55°F and a minimum of +37°F. The average humidity was 79%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 44%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 4 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 September 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 September:

Is September a good time to visit El Calafate?

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

Can you sunbathe in El Calafate in September?

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

Is El Calafate rainy in September?

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

Is it sunny in El Calafate in September?

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