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Araucanía Weather in December

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

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Pucón Temuco Villarrica Malalcahuello

Planning a journey to Araucanía, Chile this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Araucanía in December

Araucanía, Chile is a region in Chile. December in Araucanía generally has temperatures that range from mild to warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is mild in Curarrehue at 18°C (64°F) and warm in Temuco at 22°C (72°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 9°C (48°F) in Temuco and 5°C (41°F) in Curarrehue.

To explore the conditions in Araucanía, Chile in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Capitán Pastene with an average of 38 mm (1.5 in) to high rainfall in Licán Ray with 157 mm (6.2 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Araucanía in December

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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 Araucanía

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

Temperature range in Araucanía (December)

Precipitation variation in Araucanía (December)

Pucón

In December Pucón generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
166 mm (6.5 in)
154 mm (6.1 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
4 days
4 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Pucón →

Temuco

In December Temuco generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
211 hours
275 hours
305 hours
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
29 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
3 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Temuco →

Villarrica

In December Villarrica generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
211 hours
275 hours
305 hours
Monthly rainfall
143 mm (5.6 in)
131 mm (5.2 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
3 days
3 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Villarrica →

Malalcahuello

In December Malalcahuello generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly rainfall
117 mm (4.6 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
5 days
5 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Malalcahuello →

Licán Ray

In December Licán Ray generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
171 mm (6.7 in)
157 mm (6.2 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
4 days
4 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Licán Ray →

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Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Pucón 19°C (66°F) 9°C (48°F) 154 mm (6.1 in)
Temuco 22°C (72°F) 9°C (48°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Villarrica 21°C (70°F) 9°C (48°F) 131 mm (5.2 in)
Malalcahuello 18°C (64°F) 4°C (39°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)
Licán Ray 20°C (68°F) 8°C (46°F) 157 mm (6.2 in)
Caburgua 18°C (64°F) 7°C (45°F) 144 mm (5.7 in)

Araucanía weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Araucanía, Chile in December?

December in Araucanía, Chile brings tolerable weather. In Pucón, daytime temperatures are typically around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime lows hover near 9°C (48°F).

What is the average temperature in Araucanía, Chile in December?

Average temperatures in Araucanía, Chile during December range from a nighttime low near 9°C (48°F) to a daytime high around 19°C (66°F) in Pucón.

Does Araucanía, Chile get a lot of rain in December?

Pucón typically receives notable rainfall in December, about 154 mm (6.1 in) on average across Araucanía, Chile.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Araucanía, Chile?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Pucón, December might be a good time to visit Araucanía, Chile.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January and February offering mostly perfect weather in Pucón. The weather in April, May, June, July, August, September and October, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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