El Calafate vs El Chaltén in August

El Calafate is the better pick in August — 72 vs 55 on SeasonMap's comfort score. El Calafate is cold, a little rain, clean air, while El Chaltén is cold, soaked, clean air.

El Calafate vs El ChalténAugust climate, side by side

El CalafateEl Chaltén
Comfort score72/100 (B)55/100 (D)
Feels-like high5°C0°C
Avg high / low8° / -1°3° / -1°
Rainfall62 mm236 mm
Rainy days1222
Humidity84%83%
Air quality (AQI)2629

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

El Calafate vs El Chaltén in August — FAQ

Is August better in El Calafate or El Chaltén?
El Calafate is the better pick in August — 72 vs 55 on SeasonMap's comfort score. El Calafate is cold, a little rain, clean air, while El Chaltén is cold, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in El Calafate vs El Chaltén in August?
In August, El Calafate averages 8°C high / -1°C low with about 62 mm of rain; El Chaltén averages 3°C high / -1°C low with about 236 mm.