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La Rioja weather in December (La Rioja Province, Argentina)

Is La Rioja a good destination in December, weather-wise? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in La Rioja includes very high temperatures and high rainfall. The month of December belongs to the summer season. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 31°C, cooling down at night to around 19°C. Typical temperatures can be misleading; some days will be hotter. Prepare with light clothing and plenty of hydration to stay cool.

Precipitation

La Rioja in December usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 122 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 7 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 270 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit La Rioja. April, May, August, September, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While January and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

La Rioja, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 19°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 31°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 23%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 122 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 7 days  
HumidityHumidity 56%  
SunshineSunshine 270 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 62%  

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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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?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

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

Swimming
9/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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