El Calafate vs Samaipata in August

Samaipata is the better pick in August — 93 vs 72 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Samaipata is nice, a little rain, clean air, while El Calafate is cold, a little rain, clean air.

El Calafate vs SamaipataAugust climate, side by side

El CalafateSamaipata
Comfort score72/100 (B)93/100 (S)
Feels-like high5°C20°C
Avg high / low8° / -1°20° / 10°
Rainfall62 mm52 mm
Rainy days128
Humidity84%78%
Air quality (AQI)2635

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

El Calafate vs Samaipata in August — FAQ

Is August better in El Calafate or Samaipata?
Samaipata is the better pick in August — 93 vs 72 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Samaipata is nice, a little rain, clean air, while El Calafate is cold, a little rain, clean air.
What is the weather like in El Calafate vs Samaipata in August?
In August, El Calafate averages 8°C high / -1°C low with about 62 mm of rain; Samaipata averages 20°C high / 10°C low with about 52 mm.