August · Argentina
Best time to visit El Calafate in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in El Calafate in August
Average temperature -3°C, 36 mm of rain, about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 91% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
3.2/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- -3°C
- Rainfall
- 36 mm
- Humidity
- 91%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 0
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
August in El Calafate scores 3.2/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around -3°C, 36 mm of rain, and roughly 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
El Calafate is the gateway to Perito Moreno glacier and Patagonia's ice fields.
August in El Calafate — the hardest end of the year
At -3°C (26°F) this is proper winter weather in August: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
Only 36 mm of water-equivalent precipitation is expected (snow at altitude), leaving almost no days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.7 hours of daylight.
That is 3.2/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 8.8/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, footwear you can get muddy.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, January is materially better in El Calafate — 5.6 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in El Calafate in August?
- In August, El Calafate averages -3°C, 36 mm of rain, and about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.2/10.
- Is August a good time to visit El Calafate?
- August earns a 3.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in El Calafate in August?
- Expect about 36 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 91% and there are about 0 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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