Mendoza · WinterMonth summary
Mendoza weather in December
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
66°F – 86°F
🌧 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°F.
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
Even in winter, Mendoza enjoys 30°F. 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 °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 68°F | 88°F | 23% | 0.1in | 13.2h | 8.3/10 |
| ☀️ February | 66°F | 84°F | 18% | 0.0in | 12.5h | 8.9/10 |
| ☀️ March | 61°F | 79°F | 20% | 0.0in | 11.5h | 8.6/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 54°F | 70°F | 17% | 0.0in | 10.8h | 7.9/10 |
| ⛅ May | 46°F | 61°F | 17% | 0.0in | 9.6h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ June | 39°F | 55°F | 11% | 0.0in | 9.3h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ July | 39°F | 54°F | 9% | 0.0in | 9.7h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ August | 43°F | 61°F | 9% | 0.0in | 10.6h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 48°F | 68°F | 10% | 0.0in | 11.0h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 54°F | 75°F | 15% | 0.0in | 12.5h | 8.7/10 |
| ☀️ November | 61°F | 82°F | 14% | 0.0in | 13.1h | 9.4/10 |
| ☀️ December | 66°F | 86°F | 14% | 0.0in | 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 86°F, 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°F
- 🌧 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 86°F, 13.4h of sunshine and 14% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Is it too hot in Mendoza in December?
Temperatures reach 86°F. It's intense but manageable with sunscreen and water. Sunshine: 13.4h/day.
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