El Calafate weather in July

July in El Calafate: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit.

#12 of 12 months in El Calafate · #496 of 604 destinations to visit in July · comfort 58/100 (tier D)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

El Calafate climate normals — July

Daytime high2°C / 36°F🥶 freezing
Nighttime low-1°C / 29°F
Feels like (high)-1°C / 30°F
Rainfall54 mm / 2.1 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days9 days
Humidity86%💦 very humid
Dew point-3°C / 26°F
Sunshine4.7 h/day
Daylight8.5 h
Wind9 km/h / 5 mph
Snowfall25 cm / 9.8 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 July — FAQ

Is July a good time to visit El Calafate?
July in El Calafate: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for El Calafate on SeasonMap's comfort score (58/100).
What is the weather like in El Calafate in July?
In July, El Calafate averages a daily high of 2.1°C and a low of -1.5°C, with about 54.1 mm of rain over roughly 8.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in El Calafate in July?
El Calafate has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 26 in July.
Does it snow in El Calafate in July?
El Calafate sees roughly 25 cm of snowfall in July.

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