Chile weather in December
What is the weather like in Chile in December?
The weather conditions in Chile in December vary from poor to perfect depending on the destination. It is a summer month.
During December in Chile, the average maximum temperature varies from very low in Lake Pehoé with -8°C (18°F) to high in Palmilla Abajo with 29°C (83°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C (54°F) in Palmilla Abajo and -16°C (3°F) in Lake Pehoé.
Precipitation in December varies from almost none in Atacama Desert with an average of 0.3mm (0.01 inches) of rainfall to heavy in Chaitén with 351mm (14 inches).
It is also generally a
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To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of Chile, check out the map below.
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Popular destinations in Chile
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Chile?
Average weather in Santiago
In December Santiago generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Viña del Mar
In December Viña del Mar generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (56°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in La Serena
In December La Serena generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (74°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (58°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Valparaíso
In December Valparaíso generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Pucón
In December Pucón generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (67°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is December the best time to go to Chile?
In our opinion December is one of the best times to visit Chile with commonly perfect weather in Santiago. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average the best time to visit Chile is in January, February, March, April, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Santiago.
The worst month is June that can have unpleasant weather conditions.
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