Best time to travel to Chaltén

While this glacier national park village is open for year-round tourism, summer is the best time to travel to Chaltén. The climate of this season is the most favorable for outdoor activities. However, you should watch out for the strong winds, rains and cloudy days, it’s part of the adventure!

Although summer is synonymous of sunny days, in the southern area the climate is very changing. This means that you may encounter significant weather variations between day and night. Still, it remains the tourist season of this destination, “the shortest in Patagonia”.

It’s common for many shops and restaurants to close their doors during the winter. However, this season also has its advantages. In months like October, prices are cheaper and there is less influx of people in the village (as it’s the off-season). Check out our article on winter holidays in El Chaltén.

After the above, we could say that the best time to travel to Chaltén is subjective. It all depends on the tastes and needs of the traveler, including also the budget. Don’t worry! Whatever date you decide to visit this destination, you’re going to have fun.

SUMMER, “HIGH SEASON IN EL CHALTÉN”

The Chaltén is adventure. It is a villa full of mountains, hills and trails that are ideal for trekking on all levels beyond its majesty. The variety of terrain offers this activity in different difficulties, giving diverse options for both beginners and experts.

The perfect and busiest season is from December to March and, eventually, the month of April. Summer climate is temperate, having the months of January and February as the hottest. The sun can be intense in a gentle breeze and suddenly encounter a cloudy sky, strong winds, intermittent precipitation and even snow.

Then why is it the favorite season? It happens that in summer all the attractions are operational, contrary to winter when some activities cannot be performed. In a nutshell, you will have access to all the trails, being able to choose the terrain you want for trekking. Don’t forget that this destination is famous and requested for mountaineering.

Likewise, you will be able to carry out all the nautical activities available in this destination and other must-see lands. To give you a more accurate reference of everything you can do, we invite you to consult our article on the best excursions in El Chaltén.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR A SUMMER IN EL CHALTEN

As we have already mentioned, the climate in El Chaltén is unpredictable. This means that, no matter how sunny the morning, in the middle of the day you can be surprised by a rain, dense cloudiness or snowfall. In the meantime, the night temperature can drop to 5ºC and even lower.

So, the recommendation is to go prepared for the heat and also for the cold of the night. Although the day may seem splendid, it is appropriate that you include in your backpack a raincoat and coat.

Don’t forget sunscreen, dark glasses, a cap or hat! Keep in mind that at the top of the mountains and summits of the hills the sun hits harder and, even with some cloudiness, UV rays can cause damage to your skin. Solar radiation is strong in these southern latitudes.

To give you a more accurate idea about the summer temperature, we inform you that the average values for the months of January and February are 7.5ºC minimum, 13.3ºC mid and 19ºC maximum.

As you can see, a pretty nice and cool weather to be summer. That’s where this is the best time to travel to Chaltén. If you need advice or just want to know more details, contact right now our travel specialists. They will help you assemble your itinerary if you wish so. You can include everything in one package: transfers, accommodation, excursions and food.

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