Mendoza Province weather in December
Considering a trip to Mendoza Province this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Mendoza Province in December?
Mendoza Province is a region in Argentina. Mendoza Province has a wide variety of climate types. During December, you can expect temperatures that range from cold to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. The month of December is in the summer season.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Los Penitentes at 9°C to very warm in San Martín at 33°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 18°C in San Martín and -5°C in Los Penitentes. 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.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Los Penitentes with an average of 33 mm to heavy snow/rainfall in Cacheuta with 178 mm. The city Mendoza usually sees around 302 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Mendoza Province in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Mendoza Province climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Mendoza Province?
Mendoza
In December Mendoza generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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San Rafael
In December San Rafael generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Chacras de Coria
In December Chacras de Coria generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Potrerillos
In December Potrerillos generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Maipú
In December Maipú generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Mendoza Province, in Argentina.
Is December the best time to visit Mendoza Province?
In our opinion, December is a good time to visit Mendoza Province with overall pleasant weather in Mendoza. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit Mendoza Province is in February, March, April, September, October and November with generally perfect weather in Mendoza. On the other hand, the month of May tends to have tolerable weather conditions.
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