Temperature in Santa Cruz in December

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Santa Cruz, Argentina this December.

Santa Cruz, Argentina, a region in Argentina, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in December ranging from 8°C (46°F) in El Chaltén to 23°C (73°F) in Caleta Olivia. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C (54°F) in Caleta Olivia and 1°C (34°F) in El Chaltén. December is a summer month.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Santa Cruz, Argentina in December?

Explore the map below to discover average December temperatures at the top destinations in Santa Cruz. For a deeper dive, simply click on any destination dot.

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Best Places to Visit in Santa Cruz in December

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in December: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Santa Cruz temperatures in December: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Santa Cruz, Argentina in December?

Daytime temperatures in El Calafate typically peak at 14°C (57°F) in December, putting it in the moderate range.

How cold does it get at night in Santa Cruz, Argentina in December?

After dark, El Calafate cools to about 4°C (39°F) on an average December night.

What is the warmest city in December in Santa Cruz, Argentina?

Based on our systematic data collection, Caleta Olivia has been identified as the city with the highest average temperatures. The daytime temperature usually hovers around 23°C (73°F), while at night it goes down to an approximate temperature of 12°C (54°F).

What is the coldest city in December in Santa Cruz, Argentina?

Our database indicates that in December, El Chaltén is the city with the coolest temperatures in Santa Cruz, Argentina. You can expect daytime highs of 8°C (46°F) and nighttime lows close to 1°C (34°F).

How much sun does Santa Cruz, Argentina get in December?

Across Santa Cruz, Argentina, sunshine in December ranges from moderately sunny in Río Gallegos (127 hours) to sunny in El Chaltén (260 hours).

What is the water temperature in December?

The water temperature averages approximately 10°C (50°F) in Puerto San Julián this month, generally too cold for comfortable swimming.

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