February · Argentina
Best time to visit El Chaltén in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in El Chaltén in February
Average temperature 4°C, 107 mm of rain, about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 82% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
6.6/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 4°C
- Rainfall
- 107 mm
- Humidity
- 82%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 19
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
February in El Chaltén scores 6.6/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 4°C, 107 mm of rain, and roughly 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
El Chaltén is Argentina's trekking capital, below the Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre peaks.
February in El Chaltén: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
February averages 4°C (40°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
At 107 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 6.6/10 here, 4th of 12 months, against 7/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Plan for peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in El Chaltén in February?
- In February, El Chaltén averages 4°C, 107 mm of rain, and about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.6/10.
- Is February a good time to visit El Chaltén?
- February earns a 6.6/10 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 Chaltén in February?
- Expect about 107 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 82% and there are about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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