Temperature in Antofagasta Region in December

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Antofagasta Region, Chile this December.

Antofagasta Region, Chile, a region in Chile, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in December ranging from 9°C (48°F) in Diego Ramírez Islands to 25°C (77°F) in Atacama Desert. Nighttime 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.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Antofagasta Region, Chile in December?

Curious about the December temperatures in the prime spots of Antofagasta Region? Navigate the map below and tap on a destination dot for more detailed stats.

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Best Places to Visit in Antofagasta Region in December

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in December: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Antofagasta Region temperatures in December: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Antofagasta Region, Chile in December?

San Pedro de Atacama averages a daytime high of 25°C (77°F) in December, which is high for Antofagasta Region, Chile.

How cold does it get at night in Antofagasta Region, Chile in December?

Nighttime temperatures in San Pedro de Atacama typically drop to around 9°C (48°F) in December.

What is the warmest city in December in Antofagasta Region, Chile?

Atacama Desert tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 10°C (50°F).

What is the coldest city in December in Antofagasta Region, Chile?

When looking through our records, we find that Diego Ramírez Islands stands out as the coolest city in Antofagasta Region, Chile for the month of December. Daytime highs average 9°C (48°F) and it cools down to about 5°C (41°F) at night.

What is the water temperature in December?

The water temperature averages approximately 19°C (66°F) in Antofagasta this month, still a bit cool to swim, though some enjoy a refreshing dip.

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