Early autumn · Weather & things to do
El Chaltén in March
El Chaltén edges cooler than February, with highs of 49°F (10°C), lows of 40°F (5°C) and about 6.1 in (154 mm) of rain.
It scores 48/100 for comfort, 3rd of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 49°F (10°C)
- Avg low
- 40°F (5°C)
- Rain
- 6.1 in (154 mm)
- Humidity
- 85%
- Cloud cover
- 70%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 26 min
- Comfort score
- 48/100 · Fair
What March feels like
Afternoons only reach about 49°F (10°C), so plan on a warm jacket.
Nights cool to an average low of 40°F (5°C).
Expect regular rain: about 6.1 in (154 mm) falls in the month.
It's breezy, with average winds near 13 mph (5.7 m/s) at ground level.
Plan around March
March is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (February).
- Comfort slips from 57/100 in February to 48/100.
- March sits inside the Nov – Mar window our Patagonia Peaks route recommends.
What to pack for March
- Insulated jackethighs only 49°F
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes6.1 in of rain on average
- Windproof shellaverage wind 13 mph
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in El Chaltén in March
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
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.
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.
La Tapera
Cozy restaurant for lamb, trout and steak.
La Cervecería
Small brewpub serving house beers and hearty locro after a hike.
Nearby in March
- Torres del Paine in March~114 mi · highs 35°F, 6.5 in rain or snow · 8°C (14°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Puerto Natales in March~166 mi · highs 54°F, 4.3 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 March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit El Chaltén?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 48/100 against a best of 57 in February. Expect highs of 49°F (10°C) and 6.1 in (154 mm) of rain. March is inside the Nov – Mar window our Patagonia Peaks route recommends.
How cold is El Chaltén in March?
Average highs are 49°F (10°C) and average lows 40°F (5°C), making it the 4th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in El Chaltén in March?
Yes: about 6.1 in (154 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 67.4 in (1711 mm).
What should I pack for El Chaltén in March?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 49°F), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (6.1 in of rain on average), windproof shell (average wind 13 mph) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on El Chaltén
Routes in season in March
- Patagonia Peaks Nov – Mar
Planning El Chaltén in March?
Share this March plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.