SeasonMapCafayate weather in December
Argentina
December in Cafayate: warm, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Cafayate · #51 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 91/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Cafayate in December
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Cafayate climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 25°C / 77°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 16°C / 60°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 27°C / 81°F | |
| Rainfall | 75 mm / 2.9 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 13 days | |
| Humidity | 70% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 14°C / 56°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.7 h | |
| Wind | 10 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 33 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Cafayate in December
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusySummer holidays in Argentina, school holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Cafayate's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherCafayate's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Cafayate in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Hazard
Summer storm road closures
15 Dec – 15 Mar · usuallyFlood seasonClosuresThe valley's rain arrives as short violent summer storms and the Quebrada de las Conchas road towards Salta closes for rockfall and washed-out crossings. The tourist office on the plaza posts the state of it. Source ↗
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Cafayate in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Cafayate?
- December in Cafayate: warm, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Cafayate on SeasonMap's comfort score (91/100).
- What is the weather like in Cafayate in December?
- In December, Cafayate averages a daily high of 25°C and a low of 15.7°C, with about 74.5 mm of rain over roughly 12.7 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Cafayate in December?
- Cafayate has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 33 in December.