Mid-autumn · Weather & things to do
El Chaltén in April
The year's rain peaks now, with about 6.3 in (160 mm) falling in El Chaltén, alongside highs near 46°F (8°C) and lows of 37°F (3°C).
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 41/100, 7th of 12.
- Avg high
- 46°F (8°C)
- Avg low
- 37°F (3°C)
- Rain
- 6.3 in (160 mm)
- Humidity
- 87%
- Cloud cover
- 69%
- Daylight
- ~10 h 31 min
- Comfort score
- 41/100 · Tough
What April feels like
Cool days top out near 46°F (8°C), better for brisk walks than lingering outside.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 37°F (3°C).
Rain is a real factor, with about 6.3 in (160 mm) across the month.
It's breezy, with average winds near 13 mph (5.6 m/s) at ground level.
Plan around April
April sits mid-table; the best months are February.
- Start of the wettest three-month stretch (April – June), which brings about 18.5 in (470 mm) in total.
- Comfort slips from 48/100 in March to 41/100.
- Our Patagonia Peaks route recommends Nov – Mar, so April falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for April
- Insulated jackethighs only 46°F
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoesfrequent rain
- Windproof shellaverage wind 13 mph
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in El Chaltén in April
Weather can go either way, so the picks below mix open-air spots with indoor backups.
Loma del Pliegue Tumbado
Long climb to a viewpoint facing both Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre.
Laguna Torre
Moderate hike to a glacier lake beneath the Cerro Torre spire.
Patagonicus
Wood-paneled pizzeria with mountain photos on the walls.
La Tapera
Cozy restaurant for lamb, trout and steak.
La Cervecería
Small brewpub serving house beers and hearty locro after a hike.
Nearby in April
- Torres del Paine in April~114 mi · highs 31°F, 6.4 in rain or snow · 8°C (14°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Puerto Natales in April~166 mi · highs 49°F, 4.3 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~1,089 m to El Chaltén's ~399 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
El Chaltén in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit El Chaltén?
It's middling, scoring 41/100. The best months are February, at up to 57. Expect highs of 46°F (8°C) and 6.3 in (160 mm) of rain. Our Patagonia Peaks route recommends Nov – Mar, so April is outside its suggested window.
How cold is El Chaltén in April?
Average highs are 46°F (8°C) and average lows 37°F (3°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in El Chaltén in April?
Yes: about 6.3 in (160 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 67.4 in (1711 mm).
What should I pack for El Chaltén in April?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 46°F), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (frequent rain), windproof shell (average wind 13 mph) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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