El Calafate vs Samaipata in January

El Calafate is the better pick in January — 92 vs 76 on SeasonMap's comfort score. El Calafate is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Samaipata is warm, soaked, clean air.

El Calafate vs SamaipataJanuary climate, side by side

El CalafateSamaipata
Comfort score92/100 (S)76/100 (B)
Feels-like high16°C26°C
Avg high / low19° / 8°24° / 16°
Rainfall56 mm192 mm
Rainy days1218
Humidity65%84%
Air quality (AQI)1218

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

El Calafate vs Samaipata in January — FAQ

Is January better in El Calafate or Samaipata?
El Calafate is the better pick in January — 92 vs 76 on SeasonMap's comfort score. El Calafate is nice, a little rain, clean air, while Samaipata is warm, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in El Calafate vs Samaipata in January?
In January, El Calafate averages 19°C high / 8°C low with about 56 mm of rain; Samaipata averages 24°C high / 16°C low with about 192 mm.