Caldera weather in December (Atacama, Chile)

Will it be warm or cold in Caldera this December? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The weather in Caldera during December is usually perfect, offering pleasant temperatures and almost no rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 21°C. But by evening, they drop to around 15°C.

Precipitation

Caldera in December usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 1.7 mm for the month. Expect around a single day of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 292 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, December is a great time to visit. January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Caldera, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 21°C  

Chance of Rain 3%  

Precipitation 1.7 mm  

Rainy days a single day  

Humidity 59% *  

Sunshine 292 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Copiapó, Chile (58 KM, 36 Miles).

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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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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Caldera, 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

Barbeque

9/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Caldera.

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