Weather in December in Chile
Planning a trip to Chile this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in Chile in December?
The weather in Chile in December can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from very cold to warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy. December is a summer month.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Lake Pehoé at -8°C to warm in San Vicente de Taguatagua at 29°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C in San Vicente de Taguatagua and -16°C in Lake Pehoé.For specific regional insights in Chile, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Atacama Desert with an average of 0.3 mm to heavy rainfall in Chaitén with 351 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Santiago enjoys approximately 347 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Chile climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Chile, check out our Chile's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Chile?
Santiago
In December Santiago generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Viña del Mar
In December Viña del Mar generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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La Serena
In December La Serena generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Valparaíso
In December Valparaíso generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Pucón
In December Pucón generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Chile.
Is December the best time to visit Chile?
We believe that December is one of the best times to visit Chile with overall perfect weather in Santiago. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit Chile is in January, February, March, April, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Santiago. On the other hand, the weather in June tends to be unpleasant.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Chile.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Chile? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Chile.
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