Cerro El Muerto

Mountain Remote mountain straddling Andes, noted for high elevation

In the Andes, Cerro El Muerto presents a high‑altitude climbing objective for experienced alpinists; access is remote and trips emphasize technical acclimatization and mountain scenery.

Best Time to Visit Cerro El Muerto #

Best visited in the austral summer months (December-March) when high‑altitude weather is most stable and access is easiest.

Austral summer (preferred)

Dec-Mar · Valley areas warm; high elevations generally at or below freezing

Primary season for climbing and trekking - lower chance of persistent snow at access routes than in winter.

Shoulder months

Nov, Apr · Variable

Weather can be changeable; possible good windows but expect colder, less stable conditions at altitude.

Weather & Climate near Cerro El Muerto #

Climate

Cerro El Muerto's climate is classified as Ice Cap - Ice Cap climate with freezing summers (peaking in January) and freezing winters (coldest in June). Temperatures range from -15°C to 4°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

4°

Warmest Month

-15°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -7°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-2°

Feels Like Freezing

-2°C

Temperature

-7° – 4°

Weather

20 mm

Rainfall

8.1 m/s

Wind

Breezy

February

February is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -8°C. The wettest month with 31 mm of rain and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-2°

Feels Like Freezing

-2°C

Temperature

-8° – 3°

Weather

31 mm

Rainfall

7.6 m/s

Wind

Breezy

March

March is freezing with highs of 3°C and lows of -9°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-3°

Feels Like Freezing

-3°C

Temperature

-9° – 3°

Weather

20 mm

Rainfall

7.3 m/s

Wind

Breezy

April

April is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -11°C. The driest month with just 3 mm and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-5°

Feels Like Freezing

-5°C

Temperature

-11° – 1°

Weather

3 mm

Rainfall

7.6 m/s

Wind

Breezy

May

May is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -13°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-6°

Feels Like Freezing

-6°C

Temperature

-13° – 0°

Weather

10 mm

Rainfall

8.6 m/s

Wind

Breezy

June

June is the coldest month with highs of -2°C and lows of -15°C. Light rainfall and windy conditions.

Comfort

-9°

Feels Like Freezing

-9°C

Temperature

-15° – -3°

Weather

13 mm

Rainfall

10.1 m/s

Wind

Windy

July

July is the coldest month with highs of -2°C and lows of -15°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-9°

Feels Like Freezing

-9°C

Temperature

-15° – -2°

Weather

18 mm

Rainfall

9.5 m/s

Wind

Breezy

August

August is freezing with highs of -2°C and lows of -15°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-8°

Feels Like Freezing

-8°C

Temperature

-15° – -2°

Weather

9 mm

Rainfall

9.1 m/s

Wind

Breezy

September

September is freezing with highs of 0°C and lows of -14°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-7°

Feels Like Freezing

-7°C

Temperature

-14° – 0°

Weather

7 mm

Rainfall

8.4 m/s

Wind

Breezy

October

October is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -13°C. Almost no rain and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-6°

Feels Like Freezing

-6°C

Temperature

-13° – 1°

Weather

7 mm

Rainfall

7.9 m/s

Wind

Breezy

November

November is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -10°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-4°

Feels Like Freezing

-4°C

Temperature

-10° – 2°

Weather

11 mm

Rainfall

8.0 m/s

Wind

Breezy

December

December is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -9°C. Light rainfall and breezy conditions.

Comfort

-2°

Feels Like Freezing

-2°C

Temperature

-9° – 4°

Weather

14 mm

Rainfall

8.3 m/s

Wind

Breezy

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