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 7.72°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.

45.9

°F

May 26, 01:17

Trend:

decreasing

Yesterday:

46.1°F

Tomorrow:

45.9°F

Sunrise:

09:31

Sunset:

18:01

Day Length:

8 h. 30 min.

El Calafate in June

Minimum:

49.4°F

Average:

51.9°F

Maximum:

55.7°F

Sea water temperature in El Calafate today

As of now, in El Calafate, the water temperature is 45.9°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 1.0°F lower 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 considerably lower than the average registered over the last two weeks, indicating a slight cooling trend. It is also close to the historical minimum temperature for this date. The maximum temperature recorded for this date was 47.8°F on 2018, while the historical minimum was 45.9°F on 2025.

latest data

last year

The water temperature over the last two weeks displayed soome variability. While the two week average stayed close to the historical average, there were some days when the temperature was close to the histoorical minimum and others when it was close to the historical maximum. The forecast for the upcoming week shows a gradual cooling trend. The average temperature is expected to be 45.5°F, the minimum temperature may reach 45.2°F, and the maximum might stay at 45.9°F.

Daily water temperature in El Calafate

Date	Current Year actual* / forecast**	last year	10 years average
May 12	47.8°F	48.0°F	48.0°F
May 13	47.8°F	47.9°F	48.0°F
May 14	47.5°F	47.8°F	47.9°F
May 15	47.3°F	47.7°F	47.9°F
May 16	47.9°F	47.5°F	47.8°F
May 17	48.0°F	47.4°F	47.7°F
May 18	47.4°F	47.0°F	47.5°F
May 19	47.9°F	46.8°F	47.4°F
May 20	46.9°F	46.5°F	47.1°F
May 21	46.9°F	46.7°F	47.1°F
May 22	46.5°F	46.7°F	47.0°F
May 23	46.3°F	46.4°F	46.9°F
May 24	46.3°F	46.2°F	47.0°F
May 25	46.1°F	46.1°F	47.1°F
May 26	45.9°F	45.9°F	46.9°F
May 27	45.9°F	46.2°F	46.9°F
May 28	45.7°F	46.1°F	46.7°F
May 29	45.5°F	46.0°F	46.5°F
May 30	45.5°F	46.1°F	46.5°F
May 31	45.4°F	45.8°F	46.4°F
Jun 1	45.2°F	45.7°F	46.2°F
Jun 2	45.2°F	46.0°F	46.2°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.