Salta Province weather in December
Planning a getaway to Salta Province this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Salta Province in December?
Salta Province is a region in Argentina. Salta Province offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In December, one might encounter temperatures that range from pleasant to very warm, and precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from pleasant in Cachí at 19°C to very warm in San Ramón de la Nueva Orán at 33°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C in San Ramón de la Nueva Orán and 7°C in Cachí. In Salta Province, December typically stands out as the hottest month of the year. If you're planning a visit during this time, it would be wise to come prepared. Packing light and breathable summer cloths will ensure you stay comfortable throughout your stay.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Cafayate with an average of 113 mm to heavy rainfall in La Caldera with 330 mm. The city Salta usually sees around 198 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Salta Province in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Salta Province climate page.
Where to go in Salta Province in December
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Popular destinations in Salta Province
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Salta Province?
Average weather in Salta
In December Salta 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.
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Average weather in Tartagal
In December Tartagal generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Cafayate
In December Cafayate generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in San Lorenzo
In December San Lorenzo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Cachí
In December Cachí generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Salta Province, in Argentina.
Is December the best time to visit Salta Province?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Salta Province due to the typically poor weather in Salta.
On average, the best time to visit Salta Province is in August and September with generally perfect weather in Salta. In contrast, January, February, March and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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