Catamarca Province Weather in December

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

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San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca Andalgalá Fiambala

Are you planning a trip a to Catamarca Province, Argentina in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Catamarca Province in December

Catamarca Province, Argentina is a region in Argentina. December in Catamarca Province generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 26°C (79°F) in Fiambala to 30°C (86°F) in Andalgalá. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 18°C (64°F) in Andalgalá and 12°C (54°F) in Fiambala.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Catamarca Province, Argentina, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Fiambala with an average of 39 mm (1.5 in) to high rainfall in San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca with 145 mm (5.7 in).

Explore Catamarca Province by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Catamarca Province — and find the best time to visit. (based on San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca)

January27°C (81°F) February26°C (79°F) March24°C (75°F) April22°C (72°F) May19°C (66°F) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly17°C (63°F) August20°C (68°F) September22°C (72°F) October24°C (75°F) November25°C (77°F) December27°C (81°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Catamarca Province in December

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

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

Temperature range in Catamarca Province (December)

Precipitation variation in Catamarca Province (December)

San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca

In December San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
109 mm (4.3 in)
145 mm (5.7 in)
186 mm (7.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
8 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
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Andalgalá

In December Andalgalá generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
62 mm (2.4 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
17 days
21 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Andalgalá →

Fiambala

In December Fiambala generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
29 mm (1.1 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
6 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Catamarca Province, in Argentina.

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 Catamarca Province in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca 27°C (81°F) 15°C (59°F) 145 mm (5.7 in)
Andalgalá 30°C (86°F) 18°C (64°F) 103 mm (4.1 in)
Fiambala 26°C (79°F) 12°C (54°F) 39 mm (1.5 in)

Catamarca Province weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Catamarca Province, Argentina in December?

Expect pleasant weather across Catamarca Province, Argentina in December. The popular destination of San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca averages 27°C (81°F) by day and 15°C (59°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Catamarca Province, Argentina in December?

San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca averages a daytime maximum of 27°C (81°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 15°C (59°F).

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

Catamarca Province, Argentina sees substantial rainfall in December. San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca typically averages about 145 mm (5.7 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Catamarca Province, Argentina?

In our opinion, December is a good time to visit Catamarca Province, Argentina with overall pleasant weather in San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca.

On average, the best time to visit Catamarca Province, Argentina is in April, June, August, September and October with generally perfect weather in San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca. On the other hand, the month of January tends to have tolerable weather conditions.

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