Late summer · Weather & things to do
El Chaltén in February
El Chaltén's warmest month brings highs averaging 52°F (11°C), lows of 42°F (6°C) and about 4.9 in (125 mm) of rain.
February opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 57/100 (the top score of the year).
- Avg high
- 52°F (11°C)
- Avg low
- 42°F (6°C)
- Rain
- 4.9 in (125 mm)
- Humidity
- 83%
- Cloud cover
- 68%
- Daylight
- ~14 h 08 min
- Comfort score
- 57/100 · Fair
What February feels like
It's cool, with highs near 52°F (11°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
Lows average 42°F (6°C).
Rain is a real factor, with about 4.9 in (125 mm) across the month.
It's breezy, with average winds near 13 mph (5.7 m/s) at ground level.
Plan around February
February is one of El Chaltén's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: February.
- Comfort improves from 50/100 in January to 57/100.
- February sits inside the Nov – Mar window our Patagonia Peaks route recommends.
What to pack for February
- Insulated jackethighs only 52°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 February
Weather can go either way, so the picks below mix open-air spots with indoor backups.
Viedma Glacier ice trek
Boat across Lago Viedma and crampon walk on the glacier.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best Nov–Mar.
Lago del Desierto
Forest-ringed lake 37 km north, with the Huemul glacier trail nearby.
Chorrillo del Salto
Easy walk to a waterfall in the forest north of town.
Patagonicus
Wood-paneled pizzeria with mountain photos on the walls.
La Cervecería
Small brewpub serving house beers and hearty locro after a hike.
Nearby in February
- Torres del Paine in February~114 mi · highs 38°F, 5.7 in rain or snow · 8°C (14°F) cooler by day, wetter
- Puerto Natales in February~166 mi · highs 57°F, 3.9 in rain · 3°C (5°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 February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit El Chaltén?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 57/100. Expect highs of 52°F (11°C) and 4.9 in (125 mm) of rain. February is inside the Nov – Mar window our Patagonia Peaks route recommends.
How cold is El Chaltén in February?
Average highs are 52°F (11°C) and average lows 42°F (6°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in El Chaltén in February?
Yes: about 4.9 in (125 mm) of rain falls across February on average, the 2nd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 67.4 in (1711 mm).
What should I pack for El Chaltén in February?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 52°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).
More on El Chaltén
Routes in season in February
- Patagonia Peaks Nov – Mar
Planning El Chaltén in February?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.