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Ballenita in December sees high daytime temperatures of 27°C (81°F) and nighttime lows of 22°C (72°F). Moderate rainfall is typical, with around 43 mm (1.7 in) for the month.
If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, December is a great time to visit.
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Browse day-by-day weather records for Ballenita spanning 50 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on 19 years of weather observations in Ballenita between 2006 and 2025, these are the recorded extremes.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in December. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). Rain is likely on several days, so bring a good rain jacket.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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