El Chaltén weather in February
February in El Chaltén: cool, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 16 rainy days.
#1 of 12 months in El Chaltén · #241 of 897 destinations to visit in February · comfort 84/100 (tier A)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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El Chaltén climate normals — February
| Daytime high | 13°C / 55°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 7°C / 44°F | |
| Rainfall | 181 mm / 7.1 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 16 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 5°C / 41°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.2 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Snowfall | 56.1 cm / 22.1 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 14 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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El Chaltén in February — FAQ
- Is February a good time to visit El Chaltén?
- February in El Chaltén: cool, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 16 rainy days. It ranks #1 of 12 months for El Chaltén on SeasonMap's comfort score (84/100).
- What is the weather like in El Chaltén in February?
- In February, El Chaltén averages a daily high of 13°C and a low of 6.8°C, with about 181.4 mm of rain over roughly 16.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in El Chaltén in February?
- El Chaltén has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 14 in February.
- Does it snow in El Chaltén in February?
- El Chaltén sees roughly 56.1 cm of snowfall in February.