Temperature in Chile in December

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across Chile this December.

Chile, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in December ranging from -8°C (18°F) in Lake Pehoé to 29°C (84°F) in San Vicente de Taguatagua. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C (55°F) in San Vicente de Taguatagua and -16°C (3°F) in Lake Pehoé. December is part of the summer season

What is the temperature of the different cities in Chile in December?

Find the average daytime temperatures in December for the most popular destinations in Chile on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Best Places to Visit in Chile in December

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in December: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Chile temperatures in December: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Chile in December?

Expect daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) in Santiago. That makes December a high month for Chile.

How cold does it get at night in Chile in December?

After dark, Santiago cools to about 12°C (54°F) on an average December night.

What is the warmest city in December in Chile?

According to our recent database analysis, San Vicente de Taguatagua is the warmest city. It experiences an average maximum daytime temperature of approximately 29°C (84°F) and rarely drops below 13°C (55°F) during the night.

What is the coldest city in December in Chile?

According to our data, Lake Pehoé holds the title for the coldest city in Chile in December. It experiences maximum temperatures of approximately -8°C (18°F) and drops to lows of about -16°C (3°F) during the night.

How much sun does Chile get in December?

Across Chile, sunshine in December ranges from moderately sunny in Aldana (132 hours) to sunny in Santiago (347 hours).

What is the water temperature in December?

Across Chile, sea temperatures in December range from cold at 14°C (57°F) in Valdivia to good at 20°C (68°F) in Arica — so swimming conditions depend on which coast you pick.

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