Perito Moreno Glacier Glaciar Perito Moreno
Perito Moreno Glacier is a glacier located in the Andes within the Lago Argentino Department and Natales in Argentina. It covers an area of 250 square kilometers with a length of 30,000 meters and an elevation of 244 meters. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Argentina.
Planning a visit
The glacier experiences daily highs and lows throughout the year. Temperatures in January and February reach daily highs of 10 °C and lows of 5 °C, with rain on about 21 to 22 days per month. In contrast, July sees daily highs of 1 °C and lows of -2 °C with rain on about 19 days. Rain occurs across all months, ranging from 214 mm in September to 343 mm in April.
The nearest airport is El Calafate - Commander Armando Tola International Airport, located 80 km away, while Piloto Civil Norberto Fernández International Airport is 294 km away. The capital, Buenos Aires, is 2,132 km away. Nearby, visitors can find Los Glaciares National Park at a distance of 19.6 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is February, with an average high of 10 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 10 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| Average low, °C | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -1 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 272 | 232 | 300 | 343 | 314 | 289 | 288 | 248 | 214 | 273 | 231 | 286 |
| Rainy days | 23 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 24 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
