Perito Moreno National ParkPerito Moreno National Park at a Glance
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.
When to Go
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.
Southern summer (best time)
November-March · ~0-15°C
Longer daylight and generally milder weather make this the most practical window for road access and viewing glaciers and landscapes.
Shoulder seasons
October & April · ~0-10°C
Variable weather with strong winds possible; fewer visitors than mid-summer but still good for sightseeing if prepared for changeable conditions.
Winter
June-August · below 0-5°C
Cold, short daylight and harsher conditions; many services and roads have reduced availability.
Weather & Climate near Perito Moreno National Park
Climate
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).
Air Quality:
AQI 83
Moderate
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
13°
Warmest Month
-6°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | 3° - 13° | 3° | 35 mm | - | - | 10.3 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | 2° - 13° | 3° | 43 mm | - | - | 9.0 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | 0° - 11° | 1° | 64 mm | - | - | 8.7 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | -2° - 8° | -2° | 64 mm | - | - | 8.3 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | -4° - 4° | -7° | 40 mm | - | - | 7.4 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | -6° - 1° | -9° | 45 mm | - | - | 7.1 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | -6° - 1° | -10° | 33 mm | - | - | 6.9 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | -6° - 2° | -9° | 35 mm | - | - | 7.5 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | -4° - 5° | -6° | 35 mm | - | - | 8.2 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | -2° - 8° | -3° | 39 mm | - | - | 9.3 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | 0° - 10° | 0° | 47 mm | - | - | 9.9 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | 2° - 12° | 2° | 38 mm | - | - | 10.2 m/s | - | - |