When to go · San Rafael
San Rafael in December
Good month. Outside the best window (Sep–Nov and Mar–May). Across Argentina: Patagonia summer starts; book flights early; Christmas and New Year fill everything.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Good
- Temperature
- 31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C) / 16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 4
- Crowds
- High
- Argentina overall
- Prices
- High
- Argentina overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Sep–Nov and Mar–May). Across Argentina: Patagonia summer starts; book flights early; Christmas and New Year fill everything.
Is another month better than December?
December is rated good. These months rate higher:
Weather in December
- San RafaelHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 16 °C (61 °F), rain on about 4 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 61 °F (16 °C), rain on about 4 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Argentina overall
- High
- Prices · Argentina overall
- High
Argentina overall: Patagonia summer starts; book flights early; Christmas and New Year fill everything.
High-price month: see what to book ahead.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in San Rafael, side by side.
Verdict
Dec: Good
Mar: Great (better)
Daytime high
Dec: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Mar: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
Night low
Dec: 16 °C (61 °F)61 °F (16 °C)
Mar: 14 °C (57 °F)57 °F (14 °C)
Rain days
Dec: 4
Mar: 3 (better)
Crowds
Dec: High
Mar: Medium
Prices
Dec: High
Mar: Medium
Festivals listed
Dec: 0
Mar: 1
December: Outside the best window (Sep–Nov and Mar–May). Across Argentina: Patagonia summer starts; book flights early; Christmas and New Year fill everything.
March: Inside San Rafael's best window: Sep–Nov and Mar–May.
San Rafael: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen