Argentina weather in December
Are you planning a trip to Argentina in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Argentina in December?
Argentina has a wide variety of climate types. During December, you can expect temperatures that range from cold to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy. December is a summer month.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Las Cuevas at 8°C to very warm in Santiago del Estero at 34°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C in Santiago del Estero and -4°C in Las Cuevas.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Paso De Indios with an average of 10 mm to heavy rainfall in Yala with 359 mm. Meanwhile, Buenos Aires enjoys close to 273 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
For specific regional insights in Argentina for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Argentina climate page.
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Average weather in Buenos Aires
In December Buenos Aires generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in San Carlos de Bariloche
In December San Carlos de Bariloche generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Mar del Plata
In December Mar del Plata generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Mendoza
In December Mendoza generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Salta
In December Salta generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is December the best time to visit Argentina?
We believe that December is one of the best times to visit Argentina with overall perfect weather in Buenos Aires. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit Argentina is in March, April, May, September, November and December with generally perfect weather in Buenos Aires. The weather in June and July, on the other hand, tends to be tolerable.
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