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Salta in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Salta in December and see if it is worth visiting.
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December

Weather in Salta in December 2024

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Salta in December usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +79°F and roughly 2 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 24 rainy days with an average precipitation of 326 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • December is usually the hottest month of the year in Salta;

Average weather

☀️
+79°F
Avg. max. temperature
+48°F
Min.
+97°F
Max.
326 mm
Total precipitation
82%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
1 ⛅️
Cloudy
24 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Salta has OK weather in December.

Average temperature in Salta in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Salta for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in December is +81°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +97°F during the day and a minimum of +55°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 26% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +90°F to +79°F.

Is Salta warm or cold in December?

Salta is typically warm in December.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +77°F to +79°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +57°F to +61°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

December is the hottest month in Salta, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Salta in December

Salta weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+77°F+79°F+79°F
Min. temperature
+37°F+48°F+48°F
Max. temperature
+97°F+97°F+93°F
Rainfall
237 mm326 mm353 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
79%82%84%
Air pressure
1012 HPa1011 HPa1012 HPa
Sunny days
321
Cloudy days
311
Rainy days
222425
Snowy days
000

December weather is still as ok as in November. It’s getting warmer as December arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +77°F to +79°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 237 mm to 326 mm. Humidity rises from 79% to 82%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 1 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 3 sunny days in November to 2 in December.

January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Salta in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Salta is gradually increasing during December, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Salta based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in December stands at 90%, leading to total precipitation of around 460 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 84 mm, which is considered heavy rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 28 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
December is one of the rainiest months in Salta, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Salta wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 81% chance of precipitation and 353 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 39% chance of precipitation and 41 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last December in Salta?

This is the weather in Salta in December 2023:
1 December
☀️
+89°F
2 December
🌧️
+91°F
3 December
🌧️
+73°F
4 December
🌧️
+66°F
5 December
🌧️
+71°F
6 December
☁️
+82°F
7 December
🌧️
+75°F
8 December
🌧️
+80°F
9 December
☁️
+83°F
10 December
🌧️
+74°F
11 December
☁️
+80°F
12 December
🌧️
+86°F
13 December
☀️
+91°F
14 December
🌧️
+81°F
15 December
☀️
+89°F
16 December
☁️
+88°F
17 December
☀️
+96°F
18 December
🌧️
+82°F
19 December
🌧️
+71°F
20 December
🌧️
+73°F
21 December
🌧️
+73°F
22 December
🌧️
+79°F
23 December
☁️
+83°F
24 December
☁️
+88°F
25 December
🌧️
+80°F
26 December
🌧️
+73°F
27 December
🌧️
+77°F
28 December
☁️
+88°F
29 December
🌧️
+79°F
30 December
🌧️
+77°F
31 December
🌧️
+79°F
In December 2023 Salta had 4 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 20 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +81°F, with an absolute maximum of +97°F and a minimum of +66°F. The average humidity was 85%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 43%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Salta climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Salta in December has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+69°F) and the highest in 2023 (+76°F). The driest year was 2020 with only 1490 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1985 with 3034 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Salta in December:

Is December a good time to visit Salta?

It’s always a good time to visit Salta, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Salta in December?

December is warm in Salta. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Salta rainy in December?

Salta is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Salta in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Salta in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Argentina

Check out the weather for other cities in Argentina.

Monthly weather in Salta

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Salta, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.