Mendoza · WinterMonth summary
Mendoza weather in December
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
19°C – 30°C
🌧 Rainy days
14% of days
☀️ Sunshine
13.4h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
November (9.4/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Mendoza in December?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're looking for maximum sunshine — 13.4h per day on average.
❌ No if: you struggle with heat — temperatures regularly exceed 30°C.
Our take: Favourable conditions in December (8.9/10). November scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Mendoza in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in December
🎯 Winter dishes and comfort food specialities in local restaurants Even in winter, Mendoza enjoys 30°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain risk remains low (14% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if November (9.4/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 20°C | 31°C | 23% | 1.7 | 13.2h | 8.3/10 |
| ☀️ February | 19°C | 29°C | 18% | 0.9 | 12.5h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ March | 16°C | 26°C | 20% | 1.2 | 11.5h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 12°C | 21°C | 17% | 1.0 | 10.8h | 7.9/10 |
| ⛅ May | 8°C | 16°C | 17% | 1.0 | 9.6h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ June | 4°C | 13°C | 11% | 0.4 | 9.3h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ July | 4°C | 12°C | 9% | 0.3 | 9.7h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ August | 6°C | 16°C | 9% | 0.6 | 10.6h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 9°C | 20°C | 10% | 0.3 | 11.0h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 12°C | 24°C | 15% | 0.9 | 12.5h | 8.7/10 |
| ☀️ November | 16°C | 28°C | 14% | 0.9 | 13.1h | 9.4/10 |
| ☀️ December | 19°C | 30°C | 14% | 0.7 | 13.4h | 8.9/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, Mendoza averages 30°C, 14% rainy days and 13.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.9/10.
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Comparison
December vs November (best month)
The best month is November (score 9.4/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -2°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +0%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Mendoza in December
Is December a good time to visit Mendoza?
December is an excellent time to visit Mendoza (score 8.9/10). With 30°C, 13.4h of sunshine and 14% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Is it too hot in Mendoza in December?
Temperatures reach 30°C. It's intense but manageable with sunscreen and water. Sunshine: 13.4h/day.
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