Santa Cruz weather in December
Are you planning a trip to Santa Cruz in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Santa Cruz in December?
Santa Cruz is a region in Argentina. The weather in Santa Cruz in December can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from cold to warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy. The month of December is in the summer season.
During the day the temperature is cold in El Chaltén at 8°C and warm in Caleta Olivia at 23°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 12°C in Caleta Olivia and 1°C in El Chaltén.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Caleta Olivia with an average of 15 mm to heavy rainfall in El Chaltén with 219 mm. Meanwhile, El Calafate enjoys approximately 257 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Santa Cruz in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Santa Cruz climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Santa Cruz?
El Calafate
In December El Calafate generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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El Chaltén
In December El Chaltén generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Río Gallegos
In December Río Gallegos generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Los Antiguos
In December Los Antiguos generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Puerto Deseado
In December Puerto Deseado generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Santa Cruz, in Argentina.
Is December the best time to visit Santa Cruz?
We consider December to be one of the best times to travel to Santa Cruz. Typically, the climate in El Calafate is tolerable. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit Santa Cruz is in January, February and December with generally tolerable weather in El Calafate. The weather in April, May, June, July, August, September and October, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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