Temperatures in March
It's cool in March in El Calafate with an average temperature of 11°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 9°C to a high of 13°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 1°C and 5°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for El Calafate in March. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of March
The month of March starts in El Calafate with cool temperatures, averaging around 12°C during the day and nights close to 4°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation.
Mid-March
By mid-March, the average daytime temperature drops to around 11°C, with nights close to 4°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period.
End of March
By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in El Calafate will be around 11°C, with nights close to 3°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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Precipitation in March
In March, there is an average of 181 mm of precipitation, spread over 14 days. Of the total precipitation, about 24 cm falls as snow in March. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the West.
The average precipitation chance is 46% per day this month.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in March for El Calafate. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
El Calafate in March |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
11°C | 11°C | |
 High Temp |
13°C | 14°C | |
| Low Temp |
9°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
181 mm | 55 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
14 days | 9 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
24 cm | 1,7 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
11 days | 1 day | |
February
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Is March a good time to visit El Calafate?
After some sun? Then March isn’t the best time to be in El Calafate. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for El Calafate in March
With 25°C, El Calafate hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in March 2020. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -1°C in 2014. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -8°C to a high of 15°C.
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Daily Temperature in March in El Calafate
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in March in El Calafate, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in March in El Calafate
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in March for El Calafate, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for March, you can expect around 14 days of rain in El Calafate.
Daily Snowfall in March in El Calafate
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in March in El Calafate, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in March.
Daily UV Index in March in El Calafate
This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in El Calafate, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in March in El Calafate Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in March in El Calafate, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in March in El Calafate Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in March in El Calafate, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in March in El Calafate per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in March in El Calafate, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in March for El Calafate
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Average Weather in El Calafate by Month
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