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El Chaltén in November
El Chaltén edges warmer than October, with highs of 47°F (8°C), lows of 37°F (3°C) and about 5.6 in (143 mm) of rain.
It scores 45/100 for comfort, 5th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 47°F (8°C)
- Avg low
- 37°F (3°C)
- Rain
- 5.6 in (143 mm)
- Humidity
- 83%
- Cloud cover
- 73%
- Daylight
- ~15 h 11 min
- Comfort score
- 45/100 · Fair
What November feels like
It's cool, with highs near 47°F (8°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
Lows average 37°F (3°C).
Expect regular rain: about 5.6 in (143 mm) falls in the month.
It's breezy, with average winds near 15 mph (6.7 m/s) at ground level.
Long days help: there are roughly 15 h 11 min of daylight mid-month.
Plan around November
November is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (February).
- Comfort holds steady from October (43 → 45/100).
- November sits inside the Nov – Mar window our Patagonia Peaks route recommends.
What to pack for November
- Insulated jackethighs only 47°F
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes5.6 in of rain on average
- Windproof shellaverage wind 15 mph
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in El Chaltén in November
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
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.
Laguna Torre
Moderate hike to a glacier lake beneath the Cerro Torre spire.
Lago del Desierto
Forest-ringed lake 37 km north, with the Huemul glacier trail nearby.
La Cervecería
Small brewpub serving house beers and hearty locro after a hike.
Patagonicus
Wood-paneled pizzeria with mountain photos on the walls.
Nearby in November
- Torres del Paine in November~114 mi · highs 33°F, 5.9 in rain or snow · 8°C (14°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Puerto Natales in November~166 mi · highs 52°F, 3.7 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 November: quick answers
Is November a good time to visit El Chaltén?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 45/100 against a best of 57 in February. Expect highs of 47°F (8°C) and 5.6 in (143 mm) of rain. November is inside the Nov – Mar window our Patagonia Peaks route recommends.
How cold is El Chaltén in November?
Average highs are 47°F (8°C) and average lows 37°F (3°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in El Chaltén in November?
Yes: about 5.6 in (143 mm) of rain falls across November on average, the 6th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 67.4 in (1711 mm).
What should I pack for El Chaltén in November?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 47°F), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (5.6 in of rain on average), windproof shell (average wind 15 mph) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on El Chaltén
Routes in season in November
- Patagonia Peaks Nov – Mar
Planning El Chaltén in November?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.