October weather forecast
El Calafate, Argentina

October invites warmer days in El Calafate, with spring in full swing and pleasant weather becoming more pronounced. Witness as the city bathes in 6.9 hours of daily sunshine, prompting a tapestry of colors to unfold across its landscapes. Precipitation slightly decreases to 12mm (0.47"), over 5 days, indicating a drier atmosphere. As the days become increasingly vibrant, October proves an excellent time to experience El Calafate’s natural attractions at their most beautiful.

Temperature

El Calafate's transition into October is marked by a minor temperature shift, moving from a fresh 10.4°C (50.7°F) in September to a moderate 13.8°C (56.8°F). El Calafate experiences a consistent average temperature of 2.9°C (37.2°F) throughout the nights in October.

Humidity

In El Calafate, the average relative humidity in October is 53%.

Rainfall

In October, in El Calafate, the rain falls for 5 days. Throughout October, 12mm (0.47") of precipitation is accumulated. 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. October is the last month it regularly snows. Throughout October, there are 0.9 snowfall days. In El Calafate, during the entire year, snow falls for 18.2 days.

Daylight

In El Calafate, the average length of the day in October is 13h and 40min.
On the first day of October in El Calafate, sunrise is at 07:15 and sunset at 20:01. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 20:50 -03.

Sunshine

In El Calafate, the average sunshine in October is 6.9h.

UV index

In October, the average daily maximum UV index in El Calafate is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium vulnerability from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 5 during October leads to these advisories:
Exercise prevention - Precautions against solar damage are endorsed. The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation during midday suggests reducing time spent outdoors. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Bear in mind! The Sun's UV radiation can nearly double in intensity due to the reflective quality of snow.