Best Time to Visit El Chaltén for Hiking – January Scores 79/100

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Outdoor activities Potential

79/100

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Based on optimal climate

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January, February, December

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May, June, July, August, September

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Weather

0°C – 11°C

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Precipitation

Generally dry

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The best time to visit El Chaltén for hiking is January, February, December, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable.

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for El Chaltén

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	79Good Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	11°	16°	27	4.4	43%	dry
February	74Good Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	10°	16°	42	4.2	44%	dry
March	62Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	9°	14°	45	5.2	45%	dry
April	45Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	6°	11°	50	6.8	48%	shoulder
May	45Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	3°	6°	52	7.2	55%	shoulder
June	46Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	1°	4°	52	6.5	56%	shoulder
July	47Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	0°	4°	42	6.6	56%	dry
August	47Poor Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	1°	5°	46	6	56%	dry
September	50Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	4°	8°	28	4.5	52%	dry
October	50Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	6°	12°	30	4.8	45%	dry
November	60Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	8°	13°	25	3.8	42%	dry
December	70Good Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	10°	15°	30	4.5	43%	dry