El Calafate (Perito Moreno) weather in November

November in El Calafate: cool, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

El Calafate🇦🇷 Argentina · Patagonia · Trekking88
  1. 92Jan
  2. 93Feb
  3. 87Mar
  4. 79Apr
  5. 71May
  6. 66Jun
  7. 65Jul
  8. 72Aug
  9. 80Sep
  10. 84Oct
  11. 88Nov
  12. 90Dec

#4 of 12 months in El Calafate · #148 of 1413 destinations to visit in November · comfort 88/100 (tier A)

Days
16°C
Nights
5°C
Wet days
11
Sun
12.9 h
Humidity
68%
Daylight
15 h
El Calafate, Argentina
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Traveller notes on El Calafate in November

Other months in El Calafate

El Calafate-forum threads on a July visit describe this as genuinely not the ideal time for glacier trekking, posters naming HieloyAventura as the sole concessionaire and warning winter can limit trekking options. Regulars call the boat-plus-walkway viewing of Perito Moreno genuinely still doable same-day regardless of season, several posters naming this the reliable fallback when trekking isn't practical. Posters call real layered, waterproof outer clothing standard winter advice, several regulars naming this essential given how cold and exposed the glacier viewpoints get. Regulars call bus schedules genuinely variable by day of week and season, several threads recommending checking current timetables before a July day trip. Posters recommend confirming trekking availability directly with the operator, several regulars calling this standard given how much winter affects access. The record: 5.8C days, -3.1C nights, 60.9mm across nearly 10 days and 87 percent humidity.
ElCalafateJulyRegular · July · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
El Calafate-forum threads on a June visit describe this as genuinely workable despite being deep winter, posters calling cold, wind and short daylight real factors though most hotels and excursions keep running on a lighter schedule. Regulars call the Perito Moreno glacier open year-round, tours available and considerably less crowded in June than during the summer peak. Posters call ice trekking on the glacier itself unavailable this month, boardwalk viewing by bus the realistic way to see it in June instead. Regulars call El Chalten a solid day trip from El Calafate, roughly three to three and a half hours each way with real hiking trails right from the tiny town. Posters recommend real flexibility around June bookings, some excursions here genuinely prone to weather cancellation this time of year. The record: 6.2C days feeling like 4C, -2.3C nights, 46.2mm across nearly 10 days and 68 percent humidity.
ElCalafateJuneRegular · June · 1 month ago · Read more on tripadvisor.co.nz ↗
El Calafate-forum threads on end-of-May conditions describe the Perito Moreno glacier as still accessible, posters calling the standard viewing platforms and boardwalks open regardless of season though ice-trekking day trips can become unavailable this late in fall. Regulars call the weather itself genuinely cold and often wet, real waterproof layers, a warm hat and proper gloves all standing advice for a day at the viewpoints. Posters recommend checking current tour availability directly given some operators scaling back as the season winds down. Regulars describe El Calafate town as considerably quieter this time of year, restaurants and shops still open but with far fewer visitors than the summer peak. Posters call proper winter boots essential for the boardwalk sections, ice and wet timber real hazards underfoot. Regulars recommend real flexibility in any itinerary here. The record: 9C days feeling like 7C, -0.1C nights, 55.6mm across nearly 12 days and 86 percent humidity.
ElCalafateMayRegular · May · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
El Calafate-forum threads comparing March against April are fairly consistent March carries slightly better odds against an early system, though posters call April a genuinely solid pick for the Perito Moreno glacier boardwalks. Regulars describe conditions as chilly by day and properly cold once the sun drops, real winds a standing feature regardless of date. Posters call the wider Patagonia region reliably windy through the month, gear rated for real gusts worth prioritizing over pure warmth. Regulars say nearby El Chalten sees an earlier chance of accumulation, worth checking current conditions before a hiking-heavy itinerary there. Posters call clear skies genuinely common through April despite the cold, strong visibility of the glacier a real upside of the shoulder season. Regulars recommend real layers regardless of how the morning starts. The record: 13.2C days feeling like 10C, 2C nights, a notably high 6.3cm of fresh accumulation and 80 percent humidity.
ElCalafateAprilRegular · April · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

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El Calafate climate normals — November

Daytime high16°C / 61°F🙂 cool
Nighttime low5°C / 41°F
Feels like (high)13°C / 55°F
Rainfall54 mm / 2.1 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days11 days
Humidity68%💧 humid
Dew point1°C / 34°F
Sunshine12.9 h/day
Daylight15.4 h
Wind18 km/h / 11 mph
Snowfall3.2 cm / 1.3 in
Air quality (US AQI)19🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

Crowds in El Calafate in November

How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.

Shoulder seasonan ordinary month(estimated)

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Best months for El Calafate's weather

Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).

Fair weatherEl Calafate's weather peaks December–February.

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What's on in El Calafate in November

Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.

  • Rule

    Los Glaciares entry fee

    1 Jan – 31 Dec

    The national park charges at the Perito Moreno gate and foreign visitors pay a higher rate; no bus or boat ticket includes it. The tariff is revised often, so check it the day before. Source ↗

  • Nature

    Flamingos on Laguna Nimez

    1 Oct – 31 Mar · usuallyBirdlife season

    The reserve on the edge of town fills with Chilean flamingos, black-necked swans and upland geese through the southern spring and summer. A flat hour's walk, and the wind is the only difficulty.

What's on around the world in November →

Nearby, and something's on

Within 300 km of El Calafate — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.

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El Calafate in November — FAQ

Is November a good time to visit El Calafate?
November in El Calafate: cool, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for El Calafate on SeasonMap's comfort score (88/100).
What is the weather like in El Calafate in November?
In November, El Calafate averages a daily high of 15.9°C and a low of 5°C, with about 54.3 mm of rain over roughly 10.6 rainy days.
What is the air quality in El Calafate in November?
El Calafate has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 19 in November.
Does it snow in El Calafate in November?
El Calafate sees roughly 3.2 cm of snowfall in November.

Within 300 km: Torres del Paine's Flamingos on the lagoons around 1 Oct – 31 Mar, and El Chaltén's Trekking season around 15 Oct – 15 Apr.