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Copiapó weather in December (Atacama, Chile)

How does the December weather in Copiapó compare to other months? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

During December, Copiapó experiences perfect weather, with high temperatures and almost no rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 27°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 15°C.

Precipitation

Copiapó in December usually receives almost no rainfall, averaging around 0.5 mm for the month. You can typically expect 2 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 292 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Copiapó.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Copiapó, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 15°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 27°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 7%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 0.5 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 2 days  
HumidityHumidity 59%  
SunshineSunshine 292 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

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?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

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

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Barbeque
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Chile? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Chile. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.