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El Chaltén in June
El Chaltén cools off: highs slip to 36°F (2°C), from 41°F in May, with lows of 28°F (-2°C) and about 6.1 in (156 mm) of rain or snow.
With a comfort score of 33/100 (12th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by cool days.
- Avg high
- 36°F (2°C)
- Avg low
- 28°F (-2°C)
- Rain or snow
- 6.1 in (156 mm)
- Humidity
- 92%
- Cloud cover
- 69%
- Daylight
- ~7 h 59 min
- Comfort score
- 33/100 · Tough
What June feels like
Highs only reach about 36°F (2°C), so plan short stints outside between indoor stops.
Average lows of 28°F (-2°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
Expect about 6.1 in (156 mm) of precipitation (rain or snow). Because nights fall well below freezing, snow is likely on some days.
Only about 7 h 59 min of daylight means early sunsets.
Plan around June
June is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are February.
- Freezing nights return: average lows drop to 28°F.
- Snow becomes likely from June, so check road and trail conditions.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, April – June.
- Shortest days of the year, about 7 h 59 min of daylight.
- Our Patagonia Peaks route recommends Nov – Mar, so June falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for June
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 28°F
- Insulated, waterproof bootssnow is likely on some days
- Waterproof outer layerabout 6.1 in of rain or snow
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in El Chaltén in June
With 6.1 in of rain or snow, these picks lean toward food, drink and places with a roof, with outdoor options when the weather breaks.
La Tapera
Cozy restaurant for lamb, trout and steak.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 36°F.
Patagonicus
Wood-paneled pizzeria with mountain photos on the walls.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Chorrillo del Salto
Easy walk to a waterfall in the forest north of town.
Loma del Pliegue Tumbado
Long climb to a viewpoint facing both Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre.
La Cervecería
Small brewpub serving house beers and hearty locro after a hike.
Nearby in June
- Torres del Paine in June~114 mi · highs 23°F, 6.2 in rain or snow · 7°C (13°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Puerto Natales in June~166 mi · highs 39°F, 4.0 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 June: quick answers
Is June a good time to visit El Chaltén?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 33/100, held back mainly by cool days. The best months are February. Expect highs of 36°F (2°C) and 6.1 in (156 mm) of rain or snow. Our Patagonia Peaks route recommends Nov – Mar, so June is outside its suggested window.
How cold is El Chaltén in June?
Average highs are 36°F (2°C) and average lows 28°F (-2°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it snow a lot in El Chaltén in June?
Yes: about 6.1 in (156 mm) of rain or snow falls across June on average, the 3rd-wettest 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 June?
Bring hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 28°F), insulated, waterproof boots (snow is likely on some days), waterproof outer layer (about 6.1 in of rain or snow) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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