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Weather in December in Santiago del Estero Province

Thinking about venturing to Santiago del Estero Province this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What is the weather like in Santiago del Estero Province in December?

Santiago del Estero Province is a region in Argentina. December in Santiago del Estero Province generally has very warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy. The month of December is in the summer season.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 33°C and nighttime temperatures around 22°C in Termas de Río Hondo. In Santiago del Estero 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.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Santiago del Estero with an average of 136 mm to heavy rainfall in Termas de Río Hondo with 174 mm.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Termas de Río Hondo enjoys approximately 227 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Santiago del Estero Province in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Santiago del Estero Province climate page.

Where to go in Santiago del Estero Province in December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Santiago del Estero Province on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in December for the 2 most popular destinations in Santiago del Estero Province?

Termas de Río Hondo

In December Termas de Río Hondo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Termas de Río Hondo
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
32°C 
20°C 
235 hours 
113 mm 
7 days 
33°C 
22°C 
227 hours 
174 mm 
9 days 
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33°C 
22°C 
240 hours 
215 mm 
10 days 
poor 
Climate in Termas de Río Hondo

Santiago del Estero

In December Santiago del Estero generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Santiago del Estero
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
33°C 
20°C 
235 hours 
91 mm 
7 days 
34°C 
22°C 
227 hours 
136 mm 
9 days 
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35°C 
23°C 
240 hours 
153 mm 
10 days 
poor 
Climate in Santiago del Estero

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Is December the best time to visit Santiago del Estero Province?

In our opinion, December is a good time to visit Santiago del Estero Province with overall tolerable weather in Termas de Río Hondo. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in April, May, June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Termas de Río Hondo. On the other hand, the month of January tends to have poor weather conditions.

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