Are you considering a trip to Mendoza in December? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +29°C and about 11 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 9 rainy days and 47 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+29°C
Avg. max. temperature
+6°C
Min.
+39°C
Max.
47 mm
Total precipitation
47%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
11 ☀️
Sunny Days
4 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Mendoza has good weather in December.
Average temperature in Mendoza in December
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Mendoza for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in December is +31°C on average, with a range between a maximum of +39°C during the day and a minimum of +10°C at night.
The average maximum temperature goes down 3% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +31°C to +30°C.
Is Mendoza warm or cold in December?
Mendoza is typically warm in December.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +27°C to +29°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +14°C to +17°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
December is one of the warmest months in Mendoza, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Mendoza in December
Mendoza weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
November
December
January
Avg. temperature
+27°C
+29°C
+30°C
Min. temperature
+2°C
+6°C
+7°C
Max. temperature
+37°C
+39°C
+40°C
Rainfall
44 mm
47 mm
52 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
2 m/s
Humidity
47%
47%
50%
Air pressure
1010 HPa
1009 HPa
1009 HPa
Sunny days
14
11
10
Cloudy days
4
4
4
Rainy days
9
9
8
Snowy days
0
0
0
December weather is still as good as in November.It’s getting warmer as December arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +27°C to +29°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 44 mm to 47 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 47%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 2 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 14 sunny days in November to 11 in December.
January brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Mendoza in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Mendoza is gradually increasing during December, going from 3 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Mendoza based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in December stands at 10%, leading to total precipitation of around 8 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 4 mm, which is considered light rain.Mendoza is amazing in December with as little as 3 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Mendoza wettest month is March, where a typical day has a 32% chance of precipitation and 59 mm of rainfall per day. June, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 20% chance of precipitation and 17 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last December in Mendoza?
This is the weather in Mendoza in December 2023:
1 December
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+31°C
2 December
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+29°C
3 December
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+24°C
4 December
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+27°C
5 December
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+26°C
6 December
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+28°C
7 December
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+32°C
8 December
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+33°C
9 December
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+29°C
10 December
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+31°C
11 December
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+37°C
12 December
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+34°C
13 December
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+32°C
14 December
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+37°C
15 December
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+34°C
16 December
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+39°C
17 December
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+34°C
18 December
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+26°C
19 December
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+19°C
20 December
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+22°C
21 December
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+30°C
22 December
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+34°C
23 December
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+31°C
24 December
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+33°C
25 December
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+31°C
26 December
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+32°C
27 December
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+34°C
28 December
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+31°C
29 December
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+30°C
30 December
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+31°C
31 December
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+30°C
In December 2023 Mendoza had 24 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +31°C, with an absolute maximum of +39°C and a minimum of +19°C. The average humidity was 41%, with a maximum of 88% and a minimum of 13%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Mendoza climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Mendoza in December has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+20°C) and the highest in 2023 (+24°C). The driest year was 2003 with only 151 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1984 with 844 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Mendoza in December:
Is December a good time to visit Mendoza?
December is a really good time to go to Mendoza. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Mendoza.
Can you sunbathe in Mendoza in December?
December is warm in Mendoza. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Mendoza rainy in December?
Mendoza is usually dry in December. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Mendoza in December?
The amount of sunny days in Mendoza during December varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.
Other cities in Argentina
Check out the weather for other cities in Argentina.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Mendoza, 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.