April weather forecast
El Calafate, Argentina

April introduces colder temperatures and an increased likelihood of precipitation in El Calafate. Rainfall rises steeply to 25mm (0.98") distributed over 8 days, marking the onset of the city’s rainy season. Daylight hours decrease slightly, falling to 10.5, whilst the city basks under an invigorating 5.2 hours of daily sunshine. With a low UV index of 2, the emphasis shifts from sun block to rain gear. April’s cooler climate tends to attract less crowds, making it the go-to month for tranquility seekers.

Temperature

The beginning of April brings a slight decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a comfortable 16.3°C (61.3°F) in March to a cool 12.5°C (54.5°F). El Calafate reports an average nighttime low-temperature of 3.1°C (37.6°F) in April.

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity is 60%.

Rainfall

In El Calafate, in April, it is raining for 8 days, with typically 25mm (0.98") of accumulated precipitation. In El Calafate, during the entire year, the rain falls for 65 days and collects up to 209mm (8.23") of precipitation.

Snowfall

Months with snowfall in El Calafate are January, March through October. In April, snow falls for 0.1 days. Throughout the year, in El Calafate, there are 18.2 snowfall days.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 10h and 32min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 08:11 and sunset at 19:34. On the last day of April, sunrise is at 08:56 and sunset at 18:36 -03.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in April in El Calafate is 5.2h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in April in El Calafate is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: In April, the UV index of 2 transforms into the following advice:
Apart from children, who require continuous protection, most can endure sun exposure for up to an hour without experiencing burns. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. On days when the sun blazes, arm yourself with sunglasses that block UVA and UVB radiation. Be on the lookout! Nearly twofold UV radiation from the Sun can be reflected by snow.