El Calafate, Argentina: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to El Calafate, Argentina? If you're planning to go to El Calafate, this article contains some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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When to go to El Calafate, Argentina

Based on the climate and weather in El Calafate, the best time to go is December. See below for details.

Important essentials for El Calafate, Argentina

Here are some general tips on what to wear in El Calafate, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

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  • A vaccine card protector

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  • Travel insurance

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  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an easy-to-carry plane-friendly choice.


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks are not available for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for El Calafate, Argentina by month

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January

If you visit El Calafate during January, you are likely to find that it is balmy and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 60s F (high 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 40s F (single digits C).

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February

If you go to El Calafate in February, you will notice that it is mild and very dry with almost no rain. Daytime temperatures are in the 60s F (high 10s C).

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March

March in El Calafate is crisp and dry with little rain. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 40s F (single digits C), with a few days below 32 F (single digits C).

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April

April in El Calafate is brisk. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 30s F (single digits C).

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May

May in El Calafate is pretty cool. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 30s F (single digits below 0 C).

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June

June in El Calafate is cold. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C).

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July

July for El Calafate can be brisk. Temperatures average in the low 40s F (single digits C) during the day.

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August

August in El Calafate can be very chilly. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C).

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September

September in El Calafate is brisk. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 30s F (single digits C).

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October

October in El Calafate is chilly. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 30s F (single digits C).

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November

If you visit El Calafate during November, you may notice that it is chilly and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 60s F (high 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 40s F (single digits C).

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December

If you visit El Calafate during December, you will probably notice that it is mild and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the 60s F (high 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 40s F (single digits C).

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Activities for El Calafate, Argentina

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for El Calafate.

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