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Quebrada de Humahuaca Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Quebrada de Humahuaca, Argentina in December.

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Thinking about venturing to the Quebrada de Humahuaca, 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 the Quebrada de Humahuaca in December

The Quebrada de Humahuaca, Argentina is a region in Argentina. December in the Quebrada de Humahuaca generally has pleasant temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

You can expect pleasant maximum daytime temperatures of around 20°C (68°F) and nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) in Tilcara. On average, December is the month with the highest temperature of the year in the Quebrada de Humahuaca, Argentina.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of the Quebrada de Humahuaca, Argentina, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Humahuaca with an average of 133 mm (5.2 in) to heavy rainfall in Purmamarca with 225 mm (8.9 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Tilcara sees close to 208 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore the Quebrada de Humahuaca by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Quebrada de Humahuaca — and find the best time to visit. (based on Tilcara)

January19°C (66°F) February19°C (66°F) March18°C (64°F) April19°C (66°F) May17°C (63°F) This monthJune16°C (61°F) July16°C (61°F) August17°C (63°F) September18°C (64°F) October19°C (66°F) November19°C (66°F) December20°C (68°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Quebrada de Humahuaca in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Quebrada de Humahuaca.

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 the Quebrada de Humahuaca

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in the Quebrada de Humahuaca, Argentina?

Temperature range in the Quebrada de Humahuaca (December)

Precipitation variation in the Quebrada de Humahuaca (December)

Tilcara

In December Tilcara generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
212 hours
208 hours
209 hours
Monthly rainfall
149 mm (5.9 in)
197 mm (7.8 in)
230 mm (9.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
poor
Climate in Tilcara →

Purmamarca

In December Purmamarca generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
212 hours
208 hours
209 hours
Monthly rainfall
213 mm (8.4 in)
225 mm (8.9 in)
234 mm (9.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Purmamarca →

Humahuaca

In December Humahuaca generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
89 mm (3.5 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
177 mm (7 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Humahuaca →

Uquía

In December Uquía generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
180 mm (7.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
tolerable
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Quebrada de Humahuaca, 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 the Quebrada de Humahuaca in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Tilcara 20°C (68°F) 8°C (46°F) 197 mm (7.8 in)
Purmamarca 18°C (64°F) 7°C (45°F) 225 mm (8.9 in)
Humahuaca 19°C (66°F) 6°C (43°F) 133 mm (5.2 in)
Uquía 19°C (66°F) 7°C (45°F) 137 mm (5.4 in)

The Quebrada de Humahuaca weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Quebrada de Humahuaca, Argentina in December?

In December, the Quebrada de Humahuaca, Argentina generally has tolerable weather conditions. Tilcara sees daytime temperatures near 20°C (68°F), with nights cooling to roughly 8°C (46°F).

What is the average temperature in the Quebrada de Humahuaca, Argentina in December?

Average temperatures in the Quebrada de Humahuaca, Argentina during December range from a nighttime low near 8°C (46°F) to a daytime high around 20°C (68°F) in Tilcara.

Does the Quebrada de Humahuaca, Argentina get a lot of rain in December?

Rainfall in the Quebrada de Humahuaca, Argentina peaks during December. Tilcara averages roughly 197 mm (7.8 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is December a Good Time to Visit the Quebrada de Humahuaca, Argentina?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Tilcara, December might be a good time to visit the Quebrada de Humahuaca, Argentina. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, April, June, July, August and September provide pleasant weather in Tilcara. On the other hand, the months of January and February tend to have poor weather conditions.

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