Buenos Aires in December
Heat builds through December and so does the exodus, so the first fortnight is lively and the second increasingly deserted.
Is December a good time to visit Buenos Aires?
December is a middling month in Buenos Aires — crowds around 68/100. Not the worst, but June is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in December
- Christmas and New Year — the city starts emptying from mid-month
- Summer holidays begin
Best days in December
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in December
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in December
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How December compares
Every month in Buenos Aires, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is December a good month to visit Buenos Aires?
December is a middling month in Buenos Aires — crowds around 68/100. Not the worst, but June is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Buenos Aires in December?
Buenos Aires sits at roughly 68/100 in December on our crowd scale, which is 4 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is June.
What is the weather like in Buenos Aires in December?
Expect highs around 29°C and lows near 19°C in December, with about 8 wet days across the month.