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Weather in December in La Rioja Province

Planning a trip to La Rioja Province this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What is the weather like in La Rioja Province in December?

La Rioja Province is a region in Argentina. December in La Rioja Province generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy. The month of December is in the summer season.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Chilecito at 25°C to very warm in La Rioja at 31°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C in La Rioja and 15°C in Chilecito. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.

For specific regional insights in La Rioja Province, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Villa Unión with an average of 28 mm to heavy rainfall in Chilecito with 339 mm.

Average sunshine

The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 270 hours of sunshine in La Rioja. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.

For more details on the yearly climate, visit our La Rioja Province climate page.

Where to go in La Rioja Province in December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the La Rioja Province on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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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).

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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Argentina, check out our La Rioja Province's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in December for the 3 most popular destinations in La Rioja Province?

La Rioja

In December La Rioja generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

La Rioja
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
29°C 
17°C 
268 hours 
91 mm 
5 days 
31°C 
19°C 
270 hours 
122 mm 
7 days 
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24°C 
13°C 
2,803 hours 
842 mm 
47 days 
poor 
Climate in La Rioja

Chilecito

In December Chilecito generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Chilecito
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
23°C 
13°C 
268 hours 
366 mm 
3 days 
poor 
25°C 
15°C 
270 hours 
339 mm 
6 days 
poor 
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21°C 
10°C 
2,803 hours 
3574 mm 
39 days 
Climate in Chilecito

Villa Unión

In December Villa Unión generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Villa Unión
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
25°C 
12°C 
18 mm 
2 days 
27°C 
14°C 
28 mm 
4 days 
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22°C 
9°C 
288 mm 
31 days 
poor 
Climate in Villa Unión

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in La Rioja Province, in Argentina.

Is December the best time to visit La Rioja Province?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in La Rioja, December may not be the ideal time to visit La Rioja Province.

Generally speaking, April, May, August, September, October and November provide perfect weather in La Rioja. In contrast, January and December tend to have tolerable weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

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