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El Calafate weather in December (Santa Cruz, Argentina)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in El Calafate during December? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In December, the weather in El Calafate generally includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is known for being in the summer season. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 14°C, cooling down at night to around 4°C.

Precipitation

El Calafate in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 75 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 5 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

With around 257 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized El Calafate climate page with graphs.

 

El Calafate, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 14°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 17%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 75 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 5 days  
HumidityHumidity 48%  
SunshineSunshine 257 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 51%  

Where to go in Argentina in December

Find out more about the weather in Argentina and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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