El Calafate in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in El Calafate in december 2024
The weather in El Calafate in december comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
tolerable weather 5.1cm
Weather at 6am
43°F
Clear/Sunny
45% of time
28%
12%
9%
Weather at 12pm
52°F
Clear/Sunny
38% of time
34%
15%
9%
Weather at 6pm
52°F
Clear/Sunny
46% of time
27%
17%
6%
Weather at 3am
41°F
45%
31%
13%
7%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in El Calafate in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in El Calafate in december.
The climate of El Calafate in december is tolerable
In december in El Calafate, the climate is relatively dry (with 2.4in of precipitation over 4 days). It should be noted a worsening from the previous month since in november there is an average of 1.7in of precipitation over 2 days.
The climate is rather cool around this city the month of december, but it is endurable by dressing hot. The thermometer averaged maximum of 56°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 43°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in El Calafate is 50°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in El Calafate in the month of december with a maximum record of 79°F in 2011 and a minimum record of 23°F in 2012. You can plan to have about 3 days with temperatures up to 65°F, or 10% of the month.
On average, in El Calafate, the days of december last 16:24. The sun rises at 05:33 and sets at 21:57.
With a correct climate, december is okay (but not the best) to go there in Argentina.
December: another location in Argentina?
If you want to go to Argentina in december, there are destinations with better weather than El Calafate:
In december, Mar del Plata, Bahía Blanca, Puerto Madryn, Almte. Brown, Laguna Diamante and San Antonio de Areco have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Buenos Aires, Cordoba, Mendoza, La Rioja, Reconquista and Rosario have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of El Calafate in december
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements of the past years of december.
December | |||||
Outside temperature | |||||
Average temperature | 50°F | ||||
Highest temperature | 56°F | ||||
Lowest temperature | 43°F | ||||
Highest record temperature | 79°F (2011) | ||||
Lowest record temperature | 23°F (2012) | ||||
Number of days at +65°F | 3 day(s) (10%) | ||||
Number of days at -32°F | 1 day(s) (3%) | ||||
Wind | |||||
Wind speed | 29km/h | ||||
Wind temperature | 40°F | ||||
Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
Rainfall | 2.4in | ||||
Number of days with rainfall | 4 day(s) (11%) | ||||
Record daily rainfall | 1.7in (2015) | ||||
Snowfall | 5.1cm | ||||
Other climate data | |||||
Humidity | 75% | ||||
Visibility | 9.48km | ||||
Cloud cover | 33% | ||||
UV index | 4 | ||||
Daily sunshine hours | 17 | ||||
Sunrise and sunset | |||||
Time of sunrise | 05:33 | ||||
Time of sunset | 21:57 | ||||
Length of day | 16:24 | ||||
Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in El Calafate in december 2023:
36°F to 43°F
38°F to 47°F
38°F to 52°F
45°F to 56°F
49°F to 54°F
45°F to 59°F
49°F to 59°F
52°F to 61°F
49°F to 54°F
47°F to 56°F
45°F to 50°F
43°F to 50°F
43°F to 50°F
41°F to 54°F
43°F to 56°F
41°F to 50°F
43°F to 52°F
45°F to 56°F
52°F to 59°F
52°F to 61°F
50°F to 56°F
47°F to 52°F
43°F to 52°F
47°F to 54°F
50°F to 59°F
49°F to 61°F
50°F to 56°F
43°F to 50°F
43°F to 59°F
50°F to 61°F
50°F to 61°F
Map: other cities in Argentina in december
Cities near El Calafate:
Perito Moreno in december | very bad weather |
El Chalten in december | very bad weather |
Fitz Roy in december | very bad weather |
Río Turbio in december | tolerable weather |
Comandante Luis Piedra Buena in december | good weather |
Río Gallegos in december | tolerable weather |
Puerto San Julián in december | good weather |
Cueva de las Manos in december | tolerable weather |
Paramo Chico in december | tolerable weather |
Patagonia in december | tolerable weather |
Rio Grande in december | tolerable weather |
Puerto Deseado in december | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Weather data for El Calafate in december:
Weather data for El Calafate for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in El Calafate. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in El Calafate can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to El Calafate.