Cusco vs El Calafate in December

El Calafate is the better pick in December — 90 vs 82 on SeasonMap's comfort score. El Calafate is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Cusco is nice, soaked, clean air.

Cusco vs El CalafateDecember climate, side by side

CuscoEl Calafate
Comfort score82/100 (A)90/100 (S)
Feels-like high21°C15°C
Avg high / low20° / 8°18° / 7°
Rainfall196 mm52 mm
Rainy days2711
Humidity77%65%
Air quality (AQI)2816

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Cusco vs El Calafate in December — FAQ

Is December better in Cusco or El Calafate?
El Calafate is the better pick in December — 90 vs 82 on SeasonMap's comfort score. El Calafate is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Cusco is nice, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in Cusco vs El Calafate in December?
In December, Cusco averages 20°C high / 8°C low with about 196 mm of rain; El Calafate averages 18°C high / 7°C low with about 52 mm.