Mid-winter · Weather & things to do
El Chaltén in July
This is the coldest month in El Chaltén: highs average 35°F (2°C) and lows 27°F (-3°C), with about 5.1 in (130 mm) of rain or snow.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 38/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 35°F (2°C)
- Avg low
- 27°F (-3°C)
- Rain or snow
- 5.1 in (130 mm)
- Humidity
- 92%
- Cloud cover
- 65%
- Daylight
- ~8 h 22 min
- Comfort score
- 38/100 · Tough
What July feels like
Real cold sets in, with afternoon highs around 35°F (2°C).
Nights drop below freezing, with an average low of 27°F (-3°C), so expect frost and ice.
About 5.1 in (130 mm) of rain or snow falls in the month, and with temperatures averaging below freezing, much of it may come as snow.
Daylight is short, roughly 8 h 22 min mid-month, so start sightseeing early.
Plan around July
July sits mid-table; the best months are February.
- Comfort improves from 33/100 in June to 38/100.
- Our Patagonia Peaks route recommends Nov – Mar, so July falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for July
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 27°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 5.1 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in El Chaltén in July
Wet days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
La Tapera
Cozy restaurant for lamb, trout and steak.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 35°F.
Patagonicus
Wood-paneled pizzeria with mountain photos on the walls.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Laguna de los Tres
Classic day hike to the glacial lake at the foot of Monte Fitz Roy.
Mirador de los Cóndores y las Águilas
Short climb above town with views of Fitz Roy and Lago Viedma.
La Cervecería
Small brewpub serving house beers and hearty locro after a hike.
Nearby in July
- Torres del Paine in July~114 mi · highs 22°F, 5.1 in rain or snow · 7°C (13°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Puerto Natales in July~166 mi · highs 39°F, 3.3 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 July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit El Chaltén?
It's middling, scoring 38/100. The best months are February, at up to 57. Expect highs of 35°F (2°C) and 5.1 in (130 mm) of rain or snow. Our Patagonia Peaks route recommends Nov – Mar, so July is outside its suggested window.
How cold is El Chaltén in July?
Average highs are 35°F (2°C) and average lows 27°F (-3°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in El Chaltén in July?
Yes: about 5.1 in (130 mm) of rain or snow falls across July on average, the 4th-driest month of the year. With temperatures this low, much of it may fall as snow. The annual total is about 67.4 in (1711 mm).
What should I pack for El Chaltén in July?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 27°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 5.1 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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