El Calafate vs El Chaltén in May

El Calafate is the better pick in May — 71 vs 58 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 ChalténMay climate, side by side

El CalafateEl Chaltén
Comfort score71/100 (B)58/100 (D)
Feels-like high7°C2°C
Avg high / low9° / 0°5° / 0°
Rainfall56 mm218 mm
Rainy days1219
Humidity86%85%
Air quality (AQI)2123

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

El Calafate vs El Chaltén in May — FAQ

Is May better in El Calafate or El Chaltén?
El Calafate is the better pick in May — 71 vs 58 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 May?
In May, El Calafate averages 9°C high / 0°C low with about 56 mm of rain; El Chaltén averages 5°C high / 0°C low with about 218 mm.