SeasonMapTilcara weather in December
Argentina
December in Tilcara: nice, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 27 rainy days.
#11 of 12 months in Tilcara · #749 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 69/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Tilcara climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 22°C / 71°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 13°C / 55°F | |
| Rainfall | 300 mm / 11.8 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 27 days | |
| Humidity | 78% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 13°C / 55°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.6 h | |
| Wind | 9 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 24 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Tilcara 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 Tilcara'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).
Toughest weatherTilcara's weather peaks June–August.
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What's on in Tilcara in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Wet season
MonsoonRisk27 rainy days and about 300 mm in the month — the real kind of rainy season, not afternoon showers.
from the climate normals
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Tilcara — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Tilcara in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Tilcara?
- December in Tilcara: nice, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 27 rainy days. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Tilcara on SeasonMap's comfort score (69/100).
- What is the weather like in Tilcara in December?
- In December, Tilcara averages a daily high of 21.7°C and a low of 13°C, with about 299.5 mm of rain over roughly 27.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Tilcara in December?
- Tilcara has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 24 in December.
Other months in Tilcara
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Similar destinations in South America — December
Within 300 km: San Pedro de Atacama's Stargazing and the moon on 1 Jan – 31 Dec.