When to go · Santiago del Estero
Santiago del Estero in December
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (extreme heat, 40+ °C).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C) / 20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 7
- Crowds
- High
- Argentina overall
- Prices
- High
- Argentina overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (extreme heat, 40+ °C).
Is another month better than December?
December is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
Weather in December
- Santiago del EsteroHighs around 34 °C (93 °F), lows around 20 °C (68 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 93 °F (34 °C), lows around 68 °F (20 °C), rain on about 7 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 Santiago del Estero, side by side.
Verdict
Dec: Avoid
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Dec: 34 °C (93 °F)93 °F (34 °C)
Apr: 27 °C (81 °F)81 °F (27 °C)
Night low
Dec: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Apr: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Rain days
Dec: 7
Apr: 5 (better)
Crowds
Dec: High
Apr: Medium
Prices
Dec: High
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Dec: 0
Apr: 1
December: Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Feb (extreme heat, 40+ °C).
April: Inside Santiago del Estero's best window: Apr–Oct (mild, dry).
Santiago del Estero: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen