Río Gallegos in December

6.7out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Mild: highs around 17°C. Frequent rain: about 12 rainy days.

17°CAvg high
7°CAvg low
12Rainy days (48 mm)
16:24 hDaylight
05:21Sunrise · 21:45 Sunset

Why this score

  • Mild: highs around 17°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 (±4.0 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

18° 8° J 18° 8° F 16° 7° M 13° 4° A 8° 1° M 5° -1° J 5° -1° J 8° 0° A 11° 2° S 14° 4° O 16° 6° N 17° 7° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 18°C8°C43 mm 11– – 7.0
February 18°C8°C34 mm 8– – 7.4
March 16°C7°C37 mm 9– – 7.0
April 13°C4°C29 mm 7– – 6.6
May 8°C1°C26 mm 6– – 6.1
June 5°C-1°C22 mm 6– – 5.4
July 5°C-1°C20 mm 5– – 5.5
August 8°C0°C21 mm 5– – 5.9
September 11°C2°C21 mm 6– – 6.4
October 14°C4°C22 mm 7– – 6.9
November 16°C6°C31 mm 9– – 6.9
December 17°C7°C48 mm 12– – 6.7

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Río Gallegos in December?

Daytime highs average 17°C and nights about 7°C.

When is the best time to visit Río Gallegos?

The best months are February, January, March, October.