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Calama weather in December (Antofagasta Region, Chile)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Calama during December? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

During December, Calama experiences perfect weather, with 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. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 8°C. On average, it is the month with the highest temperature of the year.

Precipitation

Calama in December usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 2.1 mm for the month. Typically around 9 days of rainfall are expected.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures generally stand out with the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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Calama, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 24°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 29%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 2.1 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  

Where to go in Chile in December

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

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In December generally
perfect weather
with high temperatures
and almost no monthly rainfall

More information

Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
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).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Chile, check out our Calama's climate page.

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Calama, 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.

What To Do

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

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
5/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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