El Calafate vs El Chaltén in October

El Calafate is the better pick in October — 84 vs 68 on SeasonMap's comfort score. El Calafate is cool, a little rain, clean air, while El Chaltén is cold, soaked, clean air.

El Calafate vs El ChalténOctober climate, side by side

El CalafateEl Chaltén
Comfort score84/100 (A)68/100 (C)
Feels-like high10°C4°C
Avg high / low13° / 3°6° / 1°
Rainfall63 mm237 mm
Rainy days1121
Humidity74%79%
Air quality (AQI)2526

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

El Calafate vs El Chaltén in October — FAQ

Is October better in El Calafate or El Chaltén?
El Calafate is the better pick in October — 84 vs 68 on SeasonMap's comfort score. El Calafate is cool, 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 October?
In October, El Calafate averages 13°C high / 3°C low with about 63 mm of rain; El Chaltén averages 6°C high / 1°C low with about 237 mm.