When to go · Esquel
Esquel in October
Good month. Outside the best window (June–September for ski, November–December for waterfall). Across Argentina: Good month for Buenos Aires and Mendoza; Patagonia reopens with some trails still snowy.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C) / 4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Medium
- Argentina overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Argentina overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (June–September for ski, November–December for waterfall). Across Argentina: Good month for Buenos Aires and Mendoza; Patagonia reopens with some trails still snowy.
Is another month better than October?
October is rated good. These months rate higher:
- NovemberGreatInside Esquel's best window: June–September for ski, November–December for waterfall.
- DecemberGreatInside Esquel's best window: June–September for ski, November–December for waterfall.
- JuneGreatInside Esquel's best window: June–September for ski, November–December for waterfall.
- JulyGreatInside Esquel's best window: June–September for ski, November–December for waterfall.
Weather in October
- EsquelHighs around 16 °C (61 °F), lows around 4 °C (39 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 61 °F (16 °C), lows around 39 °F (4 °C), rain on about 8 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Argentina overall
- Medium
- Prices · Argentina overall
- Medium
Argentina overall: Good month for Buenos Aires and Mendoza; Patagonia reopens with some trails still snowy.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Esquel, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Good
Jun: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Jun: 9 °C (48 °F)48 °F (9 °C)
Night low
Oct: 4 °C (39 °F)39 °F (4 °C)
Jun: 0 °C (32 °F)32 °F (0 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 8
Jun: 5 (better)
Crowds
Oct: Medium
Jun: Low
Prices
Oct: Medium
Jun: Low
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Jun: 0
October: Outside the best window (June–September for ski, November–December for waterfall). Across Argentina: Good month for Buenos Aires and Mendoza; Patagonia reopens with some trails still snowy.
June: Inside Esquel's best window: June–September for ski, November–December for waterfall.
Esquel: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings