Atacama Desert

Antofagasta Region Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Antofagasta Region, Chile in December.

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Planning a getaway to Antofagasta Region, Chile this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Antofagasta Region in December

Antofagasta Region, Chile is a region in Chile. Antofagasta Region, Chile has a wide variety of climate types. During December, you can expect temperatures that range from cold to warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is cold in Diego Ramírez Islands at 9°C (48°F) and warm in Atacama Desert at 25°C (77°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 10°C (50°F) in Atacama Desert and 5°C (41°F) in Diego Ramírez Islands. On average, December is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Antofagasta Region, Chile.

For a closer look at conditions across Antofagasta Region, Chile, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in San Pedro de Atacama with an average of 0 mm (0 in) to heavy rainfall in Puerto Aysén with 212 mm (8.3 in). Going by our weather data, this month in San Pedro de Atacama usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.

Explore Antofagasta Region by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Antofagasta Region — and find the best time to visit. (based on San Pedro de Atacama)

January24°C (75°F) February23°C (73°F) March23°C (73°F) April22°C (72°F) May19°C (66°F) This monthJune17°C (63°F) July17°C (63°F) August19°C (66°F) September21°C (70°F) October23°C (73°F) November24°C (75°F) December25°C (77°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Antofagasta Region in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Antofagasta Region.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in Antofagasta Region

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Antofagasta Region, Chile?

Temperature range in Antofagasta Region (December)

Precipitation variation in Antofagasta Region (December)

San Pedro de Atacama

In December San Pedro de Atacama generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
1 mm (0.04 in)
0 mm (0 in)
6 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
10 days
12 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in San Pedro de Atacama →

Antofagasta

In December Antofagasta generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
272 hours
301 hours
310 hours
Monthly rainfall
2.4 mm (0.1 in)
1.4 mm (0.1 in)
1.2 mm (0.05 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
3 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Antofagasta →

Mejillones

In December Mejillones generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
272 hours
301 hours
310 hours
Monthly rainfall
3.6 mm (0.1 in)
2.3 mm (0.1 in)
1.9 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
2 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Mejillones →

Atacama Desert

In December Atacama Desert generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
0.1 mm (0 in)
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
1.9 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
8 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Atacama Desert →

Calama

In December Calama generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
2.1 mm (0.1 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Calama →

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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Antofagasta Region in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
San Pedro de Atacama 25°C (77°F) 9°C (48°F) 0 mm (0 in)
Antofagasta 24°C (75°F) 16°C (61°F) 1.4 mm (0.1 in)
Mejillones 23°C (73°F) 17°C (63°F) 2.3 mm (0.1 in)
Atacama Desert 25°C (77°F) 10°C (50°F) 0.3 mm (0.01 in)
Calama 24°C (75°F) 8°C (46°F) 2.1 mm (0.1 in)
Toconao 24°C (75°F) 10°C (50°F) 8.7 mm (0.3 in)

Antofagasta Region weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Antofagasta Region, Chile in December?

Antofagasta Region, Chile typically experiences perfect weather in December, part of the season. Daytime highs in San Pedro de Atacama average around 25°C (77°F), and temperatures drop to about 9°C (48°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Antofagasta Region, Chile in December?

Daytime temperatures in San Pedro de Atacama peak at roughly 25°C (77°F) in December, dropping to about 9°C (48°F) overnight.

Does Antofagasta Region, Chile get a lot of rain in December?

December is on the drier side in Antofagasta Region, Chile. San Pedro de Atacama averages only about 0 mm (0 in), with most days staying dry.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Antofagasta Region, Chile?

We believe that December is one of the best times to visit Antofagasta Region, Chile with overall perfect weather in San Pedro de Atacama. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December provide perfect weather in San Pedro de Atacama.

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