Perito Moreno National Park
Park Patagonian national park featuring glaciers and Andean landscapes
Patagonian park in Santa Cruz Province with Andean foothills, lenga forests and mountain lakes; visitors hike, fish and explore remote southern Andean landscapes.
Tips for Visiting Perito Moreno National Park #
- Visit in the austral summer (November-March) and aim for early morning or late afternoon viewpoints when light brings out glacier textures and calving is more visible.
- Use El Calafate as your base and book any boat excursions in advance-boat trips that approach the glacier from the water give a very different perspective from the boardwalks and are less crowded than peak boardwalk times.
- Explore viewpoints along the official walkways sequentially (from upper to lower) to catch different angles of the glacier and avoid the busiest mid-day windows at the main viewing platform.
Best Time to Visit Perito Moreno National Park #
Visit in the Southern Hemisphere summer (roughly November-March) for the best access, daylight and milder conditions to view glaciers and scenery.
Weather & Climate near Perito Moreno National Park #
Perito Moreno National Park's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with cold summers (peaking in January) and freezing winters (coldest in July). Temperatures range from -6°C to 13°C. Moderate rainfall (518 mm/year).
January
January is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and windy conditions.
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February
February is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and breezy conditions.
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March
March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 0°C. The wettest month with 64 mm of rain and breezy conditions.
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April
April is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -2°C. The wettest month with 64 mm of rain and breezy conditions.
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May
May is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and breezy conditions.
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June
June is freezing with highs of 1°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and breezy conditions.
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July
July is the coldest month with highs of 1°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and breezy conditions.
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August
August is freezing with highs of 2°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and breezy conditions.
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September
September is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and breezy conditions.
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October
October is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and breezy conditions.
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November
November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and breezy conditions.
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December
December is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and windy conditions.
