El Calafate weather in August
August in El Calafate: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in El Calafate · #441 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 67/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
El Calafate climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 4°C / 38°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -1°C / 31°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 1°C / 34°F | |
| Rainfall | 66 mm / 2.6 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 83% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -1°C / 30°F | |
| Sunshine | 6.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.9 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Snowfall | 23.8 cm / 9.4 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 26 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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El Calafate in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit El Calafate?
- August in El Calafate: cold, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for El Calafate on SeasonMap's comfort score (67/100).
- What is the weather like in El Calafate in August?
- In August, El Calafate averages a daily high of 3.6°C and a low of -0.8°C, with about 66 mm of rain over roughly 12 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in El Calafate in August?
- El Calafate has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 26 in August.
- Does it snow in El Calafate in August?
- El Calafate sees roughly 23.8 cm of snowfall in August.