Drone Weather in Patagonia, Argentina/Chile
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Conditions last updated 05:30 local time
Patagonia (this page centers on El Calafate, Argentina) is one of the windiest inhabited regions on Earth — sustained wind, not rain or cold, is the dominant limiting factor for flights here almost year-round, driven by the same westerly Roaring Forties/Fifties system that makes the region famous among sailors. Wind and gusts are worth checking here more carefully than anywhere else on this list.
Nearest official weather station
The nearest airport weather station is El Calafate Arpt (SAWC), 16 km from Patagonia. Its latest report, 38 minutes old, measured wind of 2 km/h. Compare it with the forecast →
Patagonia: best time to fly
These figures summarise three years of hourly weather data for Patagonia (2023–2025). Only daylight hours are counted, and wind is rated against the standard drone profile: Good means wind up to 18 km/h and gusts up to 28 km/h; Not suitable means wind above 25 km/h or gusts above 35 km/h.
- Most flyable months: May, June, and August, when on average 89% of daylight hours had wind and gusts within the Good limits.
- Windiest month: February, with wind or gusts beyond the limits in 42% of daylight hours.
- Time of day: among hours that are light all year round, the wind is usually lightest around 10:00 (7.6 km/h on average) and strongest around 15:00 (11.8 km/h), local time.
- Rainiest month: March, when rain falls on the most days.
| Month | Avg. temp. | Daytime wind | Good hours | Not suitable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14.8°C | 12.7 km/h | 43% | 39% |
| Feb | 13.2°C | 13.3 km/h | 39% | 42% |
| Mar | 9.9°C | 11.3 km/h | 52% | 34% |
| Apr | 7.6°C | 8.2 km/h | 70% | 15% |
| May | 4°C | 6.1 km/h | 86% | 5% |
| Jun | 1.9°C | 5.4 km/h | 91% | 5% |
| Jul | 1.3°C | 5.3 km/h | 86% | 7% |
| Aug | 2.9°C | 5.3 km/h | 89% | 7% |
| Sep | 4.4°C | 8.4 km/h | 73% | 16% |
| Oct | 7.7°C | 10.5 km/h | 57% | 26% |
| Nov | 10.2°C | 12.2 km/h | 44% | 37% |
| Dec | 12.7°C | 13.2 km/h | 41% | 39% |
Source: ERA5 reanalysis (Copernicus Climate Change Service) via Open-Meteo, 2023–2025. ERA5 describes the average over a grid cell about 30 km wide, so local effects are smoothed out: cliffs, valleys, coasts and buildings can be windier or calmer than shown. Use these figures to choose a season and time of day, and the live forecast above to decide on the day. See how UAV Meteo rates conditions and our data sources.
Want this checked against your own drone's real limits? Open Patagonia in the full dashboard →