Tucumán weather in December
Planning a journey to Tucumán 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 Tucumán in December?
Tucumán is a region in Argentina. December in Tucumán generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with heavy precipitation. December falls during the summer season.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is pleasant in Tafí del Valle at 21°C to warm in San Miguel de Tucumán at 30°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C in San Miguel de Tucumán and 12°C in Tafí del Valle. In Tucumán, 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 heavy rainfall in San Pedro de Colalao with an average of 187 mm to heavy rainfall in Tafí del Valle with 358 mm. The city San Miguel de Tucumán usually sees around 233 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
For a closer look at December's conditions in Tucumán, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Tucumán's yearly weather, check out our Tucumán climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 4 most popular destinations in Tucumán?
San Miguel de Tucumán
In December San Miguel de Tucumán generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Tafí del Valle
In December Tafí del Valle generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Yerba Buena
In December Yerba Buena generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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San Pedro de Colalao
In December San Pedro de Colalao generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and heavy 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 Tucumán, in Argentina.
Is December the best time to visit Tucumán?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in San Miguel de Tucumán, December may not be the ideal time to visit Tucumán.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in August and September offering mostly perfect weather in San Miguel de Tucumán. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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