ClimateForecastDecemberJanuary >>

El Encón weather in December (Salta Province, Argentina)

What kind of weather does December bring to El Encón? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

In December, El Encón typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 23°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 13°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

El Encón in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 260 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 13 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 198 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit El Encón. September typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

El Encón, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 13°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 23°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 44%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 260 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 73% *  
SunshineSunshine 198 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 39% *  
* Data from: Salta, Argentina (15 KM, 9 Miles).

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.

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.
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?

For visitors traveling to El Encón, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming
7/10
Camping
6/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in El Encón.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Argentina? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Argentina. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.