Neuquén Province Weather in December

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

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San Martín de los Andes Neuquén Villa Pehuenia Plottier

Considering a trip to Neuquén Province, Argentina this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Neuquén Province in December

Neuquén Province, Argentina is a region in Argentina. In December, Neuquén Province experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from pleasant to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. During December, summer is in full swing.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from pleasant in San Martín de los Andes at 18°C (64°F) to very warm in Plottier at 31°C (88°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C (59°F) in Plottier and 4°C (39°F) in San Martín de los Andes.

For specific regional insights in Neuquén Province, Argentina, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Plottier with an average of 14 mm (0.6 in) to moderate rainfall in Moquehue with 76 mm (3 in).

Explore Neuquén Province by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Neuquén Province - and find the best time to visit. (based on San Martín de los Andes)

January21°C (70°F) February21°C (70°F) March18°C (64°F) April13°C (55°F) May9°C (48°F) June5°C (41°F) This monthJuly4°C (39°F) August6°C (43°F) September8°C (46°F) October11°C (52°F) November15°C (59°F) December18°C (64°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Neuquén Province in December

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

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

Temperature range in Neuquén Province (December)

Precipitation variation in Neuquén Province (December)

San Martín de los Andes

In December San Martín de los Andes generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
5 days
5 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
excellent
Climate in San Martín de los Andes →

Neuquén

In December Neuquén generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
31°C (88°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
282 hours
279 hours
315 hours
Monthly rainfall
20 mm (0.8 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
4 days
3 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Neuquén →

Villa Pehuenia

In December Villa Pehuenia generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
4°C (39°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
5 days
5 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
excellent
Climate in Villa Pehuenia →

Plottier

In December Plottier generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
31°C (88°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
282 hours
279 hours
315 hours
Monthly rainfall
20 mm (0.8 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
4 days
3 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Plottier →

Moquehue

In December Moquehue generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
76 mm (3 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
5 days
5 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
excellent
Climate in Moquehue →

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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 Neuquén Province in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
San Martín de los Andes 18°C (64°F) 4°C (39°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Neuquén 31°C (88°F) 15°C (59°F) 15 mm (0.6 in)
Villa Pehuenia 19°C (66°F) 4°C (39°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Plottier 31°C (88°F) 15°C (59°F) 14 mm (0.6 in)
Moquehue 18°C (64°F) 4°C (39°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Caviahue 19°C (66°F) 3°C (37°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)

Neuquén Province weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

December in Neuquén Province, Argentina brings very good weather. In San Martín de los Andes, daytime temperatures are typically around 18°C (64°F) and nighttime lows hover near 4°C (39°F).

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

In San Martín de los Andes, the average daytime high in December is 18°C (64°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 4°C (39°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Neuquén Province, Argentina during December, with San Martín de los Andes averaging close to 70 mm (2.8 in).

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

Given the typically very good weather conditions in San Martín de los Andes, December might be a good time to visit Neuquén Province, Argentina.

Generally speaking, January and February provide excellent weather in San Martín de los Andes. On the other hand, the weather in April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to be less favorable.

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