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Puerto Natales Weather in December
Thinking of visiting Puerto Natales in December? Expect moderate temperatures reaching 14°C (57°F) during the day, dropping to 6°C (43°F) at night, and be prepared for the wettest month of the year.
Rainfall in Puerto Natales in December
During this month, the rain comes down heavily. A poncho is essential for staying dry. You can typically expect 5 days of rain this month, averaging around 159 mm (6.3 in). Although rain is not especially frequent, individual showers can still be quite heavy.
Temperature in Puerto Natales in December
December in Puerto Natales sees highs of 14°C (57°F) and lows of 6°C (43°F) overnight. During December, you'll experience the summer season. This creates a mild day-to-night pattern that is generally easy to manage with the right clothing. At 6°C (43°F) overnight, it gets properly cold after dark. On the bright side, cold nights tend to make for excellent sleeping conditions.If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, January, February, March and December typically offer the best circumstances for Puerto Natales.
Puerto Natales Temperature in December
Min Temperature
6°C (43°F)
Max Temperature
14°C (57°F)
Chance of Rain
18%
Precipitation
159 mm (6.3 in)
Rainy days
5 days
Humidity
74%
Puerto Natales Weather by Month
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Historical weather records for Puerto Natales in December
Browse day-by-day weather records for Puerto Natales spanning 48 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Puerto Natales historical weather extremes in December
The extremes listed below come from historical weather data collected in Puerto Natales from 2006 through 2025.
- Puerto Natales recorded its highest December temperature of 25°C (77°F) on December 15, 2011.
- On December 11, 2015, Puerto Natales saw its coldest December day with temperatures maxing out at 6°C (43°F).
- The coldest night in December in Puerto Natales was on December 17, 2023, with a minimum of -1°C (30°F).
- The wettest December day on record brought 56 mm (2.2 in) of precipitation to Puerto Natales (December 1, 2014).
Best Places in Chile in December
Find out more about the weather in Chile and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Chile in December →
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
What to Wear in Puerto Natales in December
Pack for changing conditions in Puerto Natales in December. Bring a mix of short and long sleeves, a warm layer like a hoodie or light jacket, and comfortable pants. The key is being able to add or remove layers as the days goes by. Heavy rain is guaranteed, please bring a good poncho and waterproof everything!
What To Do in Puerto Natales in December
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Cycling5/10 -
Walking5/10 -
Barbeque4/10 -
Camping3/10
Puerto Natales 3-Day Forecast
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