El Calafate in December
6.3out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Cool: highs only around 14°C. Frequent rain: about 12 rainy days.
14°CAvg high
6°CAvg low
12Rainy days (57 mm)
16:11 hDaylight
05:40Sunrise · 21:51 Sunset
Why this score
- Cool: highs only around 14°C
- Frequent rain: about 12 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- Layers you can add or remove
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in December varies a lot between years (±3.4 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°C | 7°C | 54 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.6 |
| February | 16°C | 7°C | 64 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.7 |
| March | 13°C | 6°C | 67 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.0 |
| April | 10°C | 3°C | 71 mm | 12 | – | – | 5.6 |
| May | 6°C | 0°C | 67 mm | 12 | – | – | 4.7 |
| June | 2°C | -2°C | 50 mm | 10 | – | – | 4.3 |
| July | 2°C | -3°C | 50 mm | 11 | – | – | 4.1 |
| August | 4°C | -2°C | 53 mm | 11 | – | – | 4.4 |
| September | 7°C | -1°C | 45 mm | 9 | – | – | 5.2 |
| October | 10°C | 1°C | 53 mm | 9 | – | – | 5.7 |
| November | 12°C | 4°C | 47 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.3 |
| December | 14°C | 6°C | 57 mm | 12 | – | – | 6.3 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is El Calafate in December?
Daytime highs average 14°C and nights about 6°C.
When is the best time to visit El Calafate?
The best months are February, January, November, December.