El Calafate weather in October
October in El Calafate: cold, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in El Calafate · #221 of 604 destinations to visit in October · comfort 82/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
El Calafate climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 9°C / 48°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 2°C / 36°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 6°C / 43°F | |
| Rainfall | 60 mm / 2.4 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 11 days | |
| Humidity | 75% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 1°C / 34°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.6 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Snowfall | 9.6 cm / 3.8 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 25 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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El Calafate in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit El Calafate?
- October in El Calafate: cold, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for El Calafate on SeasonMap's comfort score (82/100).
- What is the weather like in El Calafate in October?
- In October, El Calafate averages a daily high of 9°C and a low of 2.4°C, with about 59.9 mm of rain over roughly 11.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in El Calafate in October?
- El Calafate has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 25 in October.
- Does it snow in El Calafate in October?
- El Calafate sees roughly 9.6 cm of snowfall in October.