Best Time to Visit El Calafate for Backpacking – January Scores 89/100

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Backpacking Potential

89/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

January, February, December

Avoid

May, June, July, August, September

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Weather

1°C – 12°C

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Precipitation

Generally dry

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The best time to visit El Calafate for backpacking is January, February, December, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for El Calafate

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	89Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	12°	18°	12	4.3	44%	dry
February	86Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	12°	17°	16	4.4	44%	dry
March	72Good Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	10°	15°	23	5.7	47%	dry
April	55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	7°	12°	29	7.7	53%	dry
May	55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	3°	7°	26	6.8	63%	dry
June	54Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	1°	5°	22	6.3	65%	dry
July	54Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	1°	4°	23	6.6	66%	dry
August	55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	2°	6°	24	5.8	62%	dry
September	55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	5°	10°	15	5.2	54%	dry
October	55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	7°	13°	13	4.8	47%	dry
November	69Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	9°	15°	11	4	43%	dry
December	81Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	11°	17°	16	4.8	43%	dry