Weather in December in Santa Cruz
Planning a journey to Santa Cruz this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Santa Cruz in December?
Santa Cruz is a region in Argentina. The weather in Santa Cruz in December can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from cold to warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy. The month of December is in the summer season.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is cold in El Chaltén at 8°C and warm in Caleta Olivia at 23°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 12°C in Caleta Olivia and 1°C in El Chaltén.For a closer look at conditions across Santa Cruz, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Caleta Olivia with an average of 15 mm to heavy rainfall in El Chaltén with 219 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 257 hours of sunshine in El Calafate. 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 Santa Cruz climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Santa Cruz?
El Calafate
In December El Calafate generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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El Chaltén
In December El Chaltén generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Río Gallegos
In December Río Gallegos generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Los Antiguos
In December Los Antiguos generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Puerto Deseado
In December Puerto Deseado generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Santa Cruz, in Argentina.
Is December the best time to visit Santa Cruz?
We consider December to be one of the best times to travel to Santa Cruz. Typically, the climate in El Calafate is tolerable. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit Santa Cruz is in January, February and December with generally tolerable weather in El Calafate. The weather in April, May, June, July, August, September and October, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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