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When to climb at El Chaltén
The best months for bouldering at El Chaltén are April and November: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average March too wet and June to July too cold.
Can you climb there today?Today's answer, hour by hour, and the week ahead.Month by month
| Month | Dry days | High / low | Rain | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16 of 31 | 16° / 8° | 157 mm | Good |
| February | 12 of 28 | 15° / 7° | 166 mm | Good |
| March | 12 of 31 | 12° / 5° | 238 mm | Wet |
| April | 15 of 30 | 10° / 3° | 149 mm | Best |
| May | 15 of 31 | 5° / -2° | 146 mm | Good |
| June | 15 of 30 | 3° / -3° | 108 mm | Cold |
| July | 16 of 31 | 3° / -4° | 193 mm | Cold |
| August | 18 of 31 | 4° / -3° | 98 mm | Good |
| September | 16 of 30 | 6° / -3° | 125 mm | Good |
| October | 17 of 31 | 9° / 2° | 155 mm | Good |
| November | 18 of 30 | 12° / 3° | 151 mm | Best |
| December | 16 of 31 | 14° / 6° | 114 mm | Good |
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When is the best time to boulder at El Chaltén?
The best months for bouldering at El Chaltén are April and November: the coolest, driest spell of the year, when the rock has the best friction. On average March too wet and June to July too cold.
What's the weather like at El Chaltén in April?
Highs around 10 °C and lows around 3 °C, with about 15 days of 1 mm of rain or more and 149 mm in all, averaged over 2023 to 2025.
Which month is wettest at El Chaltén?
March, with about 19 rainy days and 238 mm on average. Most rock dries within a day after a shower, but cracks and pockets can seep for longer.