Climate guide for Perito Moreno Glacier, Argentina

Perito Moreno Glacier in September

Weather, crowds & best time to visit

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September · Argentina

Best time to visit Perito Moreno Glacier in September Weather, crowds & prices

Weather in Perito Moreno Glacier in September

Average temperature -3°C, 64 mm of rain, about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 91% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).

September score

3.8/10

Ranked #7 of 12 months

Full year for Perito Moreno Glacier
Avg temp
-3°C
Rainfall
64 mm
Humidity
91%
Days with 6h+ sun
5
Crowd Density
Quiet / Uncrowded
Average Expenses
$ · Budget Friendly ($)

September in Perito Moreno Glacier scores 3.8/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around -3°C, 64 mm of rain, and roughly 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.

Perito Moreno Glacier calves house-sized ice into Lake Argentino in southern Patagonia, near El Calafate.

September in Perito Moreno Glacier — the hardest end of the year

September averages -3°C (27°F), cold enough that sightseeing works in bursts rather than in one long day on foot.

At 64 mm of water-equivalent precipitation this is a snowy month at resort level — that is snowpack, not lost days — with about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.6 hours of daylight.

It scores 3.8/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 7.4/10 in the destination's best month.

Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.

Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.

Flexible dates? January scores 3.6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.

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Frequently asked

What is the weather like in Perito Moreno Glacier in September?
In September, Perito Moreno Glacier averages -3°C, 64 mm of rain, and about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.8/10.
Is September a good time to visit Perito Moreno Glacier?
September earns a 3.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
How much does it rain in Perito Moreno Glacier in September?
Expect about 64 mm of rain in September. Average humidity is 91% and there are about 5 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.

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