Weather in December in Argentina
Are you planning a trip a 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.
Temperatures
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.For specific regional insights in Argentina, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
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.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 273 hours of sunshine in Buenos Aires. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Argentina climate page.
Where to go in Argentina in December
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Argentina?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Argentina.
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.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Argentina.
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