When to go · Humahuaca

Humahuaca in December

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Mar (rain, cloud can hide Hornocal).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C) / 10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C); average high / low
Rain days: 12
Crowds: High; Argentina overall
Prices: High; Argentina overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Humahuaca

Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Mar (rain, cloud can hide Hornocal).

December is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

HumahuacaHighs around 24 °C (75 °F), lows around 10 °C (50 °F), rain on about 12 daysHighs around 75 °F (24 °C), lows around 50 °F (10 °C), rain on about 12 days
Northwest (Salta and Jujuy), Argentina · Salta, Purmamarca, Humahuaca, Cafayatefine
Summer rains can cut mountain roads in January–March; the dry winter is clear but cold at night above 3,000 m.

Argentina overall: Patagonia summer starts; book flights early; Christmas and New Year fill everything.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Humahuaca, side by side.

First month

Second month

December: Listed as a month to avoid: Dec–Mar (rain, cloud can hide Hornocal).

February: Inside Humahuaca's best window: Apr–Nov (dry, clear); Feb for carnival.

Humahuaca: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.