Salta in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Salta in december 2026
The weather in Salta in the month of december comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
tolerable weather
Weather at 6am
65°F
Clear/Sunny
43% of time
27%
16%
7%
Weather at 12pm
77°F
Clear/Sunny
50% of time
29%
13%
6%
Weather at 6pm
68°F
Moderate rain at times
40% of time
23%
23%
11%
Weather at 3am
65°F
31%
27%
22%
15%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Salta in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Salta in december.
The climate of Salta in december is tolerable
The climate in december in Salta is wet (with 8.5in of precipitation over 13 days). The weather is worst than the previous month since in november there is an average of 6.4in of precipitation over 10 days.
The climate quite comfortable in this city the month of december. The thermometer averaged maximum of 79°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 63°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Salta is 70°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Salta in the month of december with a maximum record of 97°F in 2021 and a minimum record of 45°F in 2014. You can plan to have about 5 days with temperatures over 86°F, or 16 of the month.
On this month of december, day length in Salta is generally 13:40. Sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset is at 20:07.
With a correct weather, december is okay (but not the best) to go in this city.
Salta: another month?
If you can push the dates of your trip to Salta forward, the month of january has a better weather forecast than december. more information
December: another location in Argentina?
If you want to go to Argentina in december, there are destinations with better weather than Salta:
In december, Mar del Plata, Bahía Blanca, Puerto Madryn, Rosario, Almte. Brown and Laguna Diamante have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Buenos Aires, Cordoba, Iguazú, Mendoza, La Rioja and Reconquista have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Salta 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 | 70°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 79°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 63°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 97°F (2021) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 45°F (2014) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 5 day(s) (16%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 30 day(s) (97%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 15km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 63°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 8.5in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 13 day(s) (41%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.6in (2012) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 83% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.01km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 32% | ||||
| UV index | 5 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:27 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 20:07 | ||||
| Length of day | 13:40 | ||||
| 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 Salta in december 2025:
67°F to 81°F
65°F to 68°F
61°F to 65°F
63°F to 76°F
67°F to 83°F
63°F to 79°F
67°F to 81°F
59°F to 72°F
59°F to 77°F
65°F to 77°F
65°F to 81°F
67°F to 74°F
59°F to 81°F
67°F to 86°F
63°F to 70°F
58°F to 77°F
58°F to 81°F
61°F to 81°F
65°F to 83°F
65°F to 88°F
68°F to 92°F
65°F to 81°F
67°F to 76°F
65°F to 79°F
61°F to 72°F
63°F to 76°F
65°F to 74°F
63°F to 68°F
65°F to 72°F
63°F to 79°F
65°F to 81°F
Map: other cities in Argentina in december
Cities near Salta:
| San Salvador de Jujuy in december | tolerable weather |
| Purmamarca (Seven Colors Mountain) in december | tolerable weather |
| Tilcara in december | tolerable weather |
| Quebrada de Humahuaca in december | tolerable weather |
| San Miguel de Tucumán in december | tolerable weather |
| El Mollar in december | tolerable weather |
| Nazareno in december | good weather |
| Tartagal in december | tolerable weather |
| Santiago del Estero in december | good weather |
| Catamarca (San Fernando del Valle de Catamarca) in december | tolerable weather |
| La Rioja in december | good weather |
| Parque Nacional Talampaya in december | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
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Weather data for Salta in december:
Weather data for Salta for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Salta. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Salta 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 Salta.