Fitz Roy
Fitz Roy is a granite mountain located in the Patagonian Andes and the Fitz Roy massif, spanning the administrative regions of Magellan and the Chilean Antarctic Region and Santa Cruz Province in Argentina. Named after Robert Fitzroy, it stands at an elevation of 3406 meters. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Argentina, ranking 6 out of 20 sights of the country on this site.
Planning a visit
The mountain experiences daily highs and lows throughout the year. January and February are the warmest months, with daily highs of 5 °C and lows of -1 °C and 0 °C respectively, though rain is frequent with around 190 mm to 217 mm across 22 to 25 days. The coldest months are June and July, with daily highs of -4 °C and lows of -8 °C. Rain occurs year-round, reaching up to 325 mm in April.
The nearest airport is El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport in El Calafate, Argentina, located 133 km away. The hub airport is Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport in Rio Gallegos, Argentina, located 371 km away. The capital, Buenos Aires, is 2025 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is February, with an average high of 5 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | -2 | -4 | -4 | -3 | -1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Average low, °C | -1 | 0 | -2 | -4 | -6 | -8 | -8 | -8 | -6 | -5 | -3 | -2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 217 | 190 | 237 | 325 | 303 | 267 | 276 | 231 | 184 | 247 | 197 | 237 |
| Rainy days | 25 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 25 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
