El Calafate vs Samaipata in December

El Calafate is the better pick in December — 90 vs 75 on SeasonMap's comfort score. El Calafate is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Samaipata is warm, soaked, clean air.

El Calafate vs SamaipataDecember climate, side by side

El CalafateSamaipata
Comfort score90/100 (S)75/100 (B)
Feels-like high15°C25°C
Avg high / low18° / 7°23° / 16°
Rainfall52 mm197 mm
Rainy days1118
Humidity65%84%
Air quality (AQI)1623

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

El Calafate vs Samaipata in December — FAQ

Is December better in El Calafate or Samaipata?
El Calafate is the better pick in December — 90 vs 75 on SeasonMap's comfort score. El Calafate is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Samaipata is warm, soaked, clean air.
What is the weather like in El Calafate vs Samaipata in December?
In December, El Calafate averages 18°C high / 7°C low with about 52 mm of rain; Samaipata averages 23°C high / 16°C low with about 197 mm.