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

Partly Cloudy

28%

Moderate rain at times

12%

Heavy rain

9%

Weather at 12pm
52°F

Partly Cloudy

34%

Moderate rain at times

15%

Heavy rain

9%

Weather at 6pm
52°F

Partly Cloudy

27%

Moderate rain at times

17%

Heavy rain

6%

Weather at 3am
41°F

Clear/Sunny

45%

Partly Cloudy

31%

Moderate rain at times

13%

Cloudy

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.

more information about Argentina's weather in december


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:

01-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
36°F to 43°F
02-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
38°F to 47°F
03-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
38°F to 52°F
04-12-2023
Partly Cloudy
45°F to 56°F
05-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
49°F to 54°F
06-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
45°F to 59°F
07-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
49°F to 59°F
08-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
52°F to 61°F
09-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
49°F to 54°F
10-12-2023
Partly Cloudy
47°F to 56°F
11-12-2023
Partly Cloudy
45°F to 50°F
12-12-2023
Partly Cloudy
43°F to 50°F
13-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
43°F to 50°F
14-12-2023
Partly Cloudy
41°F to 54°F
15-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
43°F to 56°F
16-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
41°F to 50°F
17-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
43°F to 52°F
18-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
45°F to 56°F
19-12-2023
Partly Cloudy
52°F to 59°F
20-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
52°F to 61°F
21-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
50°F to 56°F
22-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
47°F to 52°F
23-12-2023
Partly Cloudy
43°F to 52°F
24-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
47°F to 54°F
25-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
50°F to 59°F
26-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
49°F to 61°F
27-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
50°F to 56°F
28-12-2023
Partly Cloudy
43°F to 50°F
29-12-2023
Partly Cloudy
43°F to 59°F
30-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
50°F to 61°F
31-12-2023
Clear/Sunny
50°F to 61°F

Map: other cities in Argentina in december

Cities near El Calafate:

Perito Moreno in decembervery bad weather
El Chalten in decembervery bad weather
Fitz Roy in decembervery bad weather
Río Turbio in decembertolerable weather
Comandante Luis Piedra Buena in decembergood weather
Río Gallegos in decembertolerable weather
Puerto San Julián in decembergood weather
Cueva de las Manos in decembertolerable weather
Paramo Chico in decembertolerable weather
Patagonia in decembertolerable weather
Rio Grande in decembertolerable weather
Puerto Deseado in decembergood weather
Argentina in december: See full list of cities

Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.

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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.


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