Mar del Plata

Buenos Aires Province Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina in December.

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Mar del Plata Villa Gesell Tandil Mar de las Pampas

Thinking about venturing to Buenos Aires Province, Argentina this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Buenos Aires Province in December

Buenos Aires Province, Argentina is a region in Argentina. December in Buenos Aires Province generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to high. December is a summer month.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from warm in Miramar at 23°C (73°F) to very warm in San Nicolás de los Arroyos at 30°C (86°F). At night it cools down to 18°C (64°F) in San Nicolás de los Arroyos and 15°C (59°F) in Miramar.

To explore the conditions in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Maquinchao with an average of 17 mm (0.7 in) to high rainfall in San Nicolás de los Arroyos with 110 mm (4.3 in).

Average sunshine

December brings good sunshine to many areas. Mar del Plata sees around 267 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore Buenos Aires Province by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Buenos Aires Province - and find the best time to visit. (based on Mar del Plata)

January26°C (79°F) February25°C (77°F) March24°C (75°F) April20°C (68°F) May17°C (63°F) June14°C (57°F) This monthJuly13°C (55°F) August15°C (59°F) September16°C (61°F) October18°C (64°F) November21°C (70°F) December24°C (75°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Buenos Aires Province in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Buenos Aires Province.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in Buenos Aires Province

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina?

Temperature range in Buenos Aires Province (December)

Precipitation variation in Buenos Aires Province (December)

Mar del Plata

In December Mar del Plata generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
225 hours
267 hours
285 hours
Monthly rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Mar del Plata →

Villa Gesell

In December Villa Gesell generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Villa Gesell →

Tandil

In December Tandil generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
251 hours
244 hours
265 hours
Monthly rainfall
94 mm (3.7 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Tandil →

Mar de las Pampas

In December Mar de las Pampas generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
71 mm (2.8 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Mar de las Pampas →

La Plata

In December La Plata generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
264 hours
273 hours
285 hours
Monthly rainfall
97 mm (3.8 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
8 days
8 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in La Plata →

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In our records: Argentina December extremes

Notable December records observed across cities in Argentina in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest December day in Argentina reached 48°C (118°F) in Santiago del Estero on December 19, 1995.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Buenos Aires Province in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Mar del Plata 24°C (75°F) 14°C (57°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Villa Gesell 25°C (77°F) 16°C (61°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
Tandil 27°C (81°F) 13°C (55°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Mar de las Pampas 24°C (75°F) 16°C (61°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)
La Plata 27°C (81°F) 18°C (64°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Pinamar 24°C (75°F) 16°C (61°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)

Buenos Aires Province weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina in December?

December in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina brings excellent weather. In Mar del Plata, daytime temperatures are typically around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime lows hover near 14°C (57°F).

What is the average temperature in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina in December?

Average temperatures in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina during December range from a nighttime low near 14°C (57°F) to a daytime high around 24°C (75°F) in Mar del Plata.

Does Buenos Aires Province, Argentina get a lot of rain in December?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina during December, with Mar del Plata averaging close to 74 mm (2.9 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit Buenos Aires Province, Argentina?

We consider December to be one of the best times to travel to Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. Typically, the climate in Mar del Plata is excellent.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, November and December offering mostly excellent weather in Mar del Plata. On the other hand, the weather in July tends to be mixed.

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