Antofagasta weather in December (Antofagasta Region, Chile)

Curious about the December weather in Antofagasta? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Antofagasta, December is characterized by high temperatures and almost no rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 24°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 16°C.

Antofagasta in December usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 1.4 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 3 days of the month will see rainfall.

The city usually sees around 301 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, typically offer the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Antofagasta climate page with graphs.

 

Antofagasta, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 16°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 24°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 19°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 9%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 1.4 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 3 days  
HumidityHumidity 74%  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 301 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Chile in December

Find out more about the weather in Chile in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Antofagasta in December?

For visitors traveling to Antofagasta, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. With a water temperature of around 19°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Barbeque
9/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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