What is the current water temperature in El Calafate?

Q: What is the current water temperature in El Calafate?

As of now, in El Calafate, the water temperature is 9.15°C. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration.

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Water temperature in El Calafate

Detailed information about the current water temperature in El Calafate. The trend over the last two weeks, daily averages, and precise forecast of the water temperature changes. Gain a deeper understanding of seasonal dynamics with monthly statistical analyses covering recent years.

48.5

°F

October 14, 02:07

Trend:

stable

Yesterday:

48.6°F

Tomorrow:

48.5°F

Sunrise:

06:50

Sunset:

20:21

Day Length:

13 h. 31 min.

El Calafate in October

Minimum:

50.4°F

Average:

51.9°F

Maximum:

54.9°F

Sea water temperature in El Calafate today

As of now, in El Calafate, the water temperature is 48.5°F. Swimming in water of this temperature is considered as extremely cold, and there's a substantial risk of hypothermia if exposed for more than a brief duration. Today's reading is 5.1°F higher than the average recorded on this particular day in recent years. The sea temperature remains approximately unchanged from yesterday. According to the forecast, we expect the temperature to stay about the same.

Recent sea temperature and forecast

Today's water temperature is notably higher than the average recorded over the past two weeks, indicating a significant warming trend. It is also close to the historical maximum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 44.6°F on 2025, while the historical minimum was 42.3°F on 2019.

latest data

last year

Observations from the last two weeks indicate that the water temperature was in proximity to the highest values recorded on those days in the past. The forecast for the upcoming week suggests a gradual increase. The average temperature is expected to rise up to 49.2°F, with minimum temperature starting at 48.5°F, while the maximum might reach 49.9°F.

Daily water temperature in El Calafate

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
Sep 30	44.5°F	43.0°F	42.7°F
Oct 1	44.2°F	42.6°F	42.8°F
Oct 2	44.0°F	42.5°F	42.8°F
Oct 3	43.8°F	43.4°F	42.8°F
Oct 4	44.6°F	43.0°F	43.0°F
Oct 5	44.4°F	43.2°F	43.0°F
Oct 6	45.6°F	43.4°F	43.0°F
Oct 7	45.9°F	43.1°F	43.2°F
Oct 8	47.3°F	44.0°F	43.4°F
Oct 9	48.8°F	43.5°F	43.7°F
Oct 10	48.7°F	43.9°F	43.7°F
Oct 11	49.4°F	46.7°F	44.2°F
Oct 12	50.5°F	45.1°F	44.2°F
Oct 13	48.6°F	44.8°F	43.5°F
Oct 14	48.5°F	44.6°F	43.3°F
Oct 15	48.5°F	44.1°F	43.4°F
Oct 16	48.7°F	44.0°F	43.6°F
Oct 17	49.0°F	44.1°F	43.8°F
Oct 18	49.1°F	43.7°F	44.0°F
Oct 19	49.6°F	44.7°F	44.4°F
Oct 20	49.9°F	45.7°F	44.8°F
Oct 21	49.7°F	44.5°F	44.6°F

* actual - actual temperature values

** forecast - projected values for the next week

Real-time coastal temperatures could deviate by several degrees from the provided readings. These deviations often become evident following intense rainfall or strong winds.

Our forecasting methodology leverages a mathematical model, that uses current water and weather conditions, historical records, wind intensity and direction.

Sea water temperature in El Calafate by month

In an average year, El Calafate offers no days when the water temperature is warm enough to swim comfortably.

The warmest water in El Calafate was recorded on January 23, 2023, reaching a 60.3°F. While the coldest temperature occurred on September 20, 2024, dipping to 40.3°F. The average readings by season are 52.3°F in Winter, 50.1°F in Spring, 43.4°F in Summer, and 44.3°F in Autumn.