Arica y Parinacota Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Arica y Parinacota, Chile in December.

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Arica Putre Codpa

Planning a journey to Arica y Parinacota, 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 Arica y Parinacota in December

Arica y Parinacota, Chile is a region in Chile. In December, Arica y Parinacota experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from mild to warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to high.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between mild in Putre at 14°C (57°F) to warm in Arica at 25°C (77°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 18°C (64°F) in Arica and 3°C (37°F) in Putre.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Arica y Parinacota, Chile, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Arica with an average of 11 mm (0.4 in) to high rainfall in Putre with 107 mm (4.2 in). Going by our weather data, this month in Arica usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Arica sees close to 240 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Arica y Parinacota by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Arica y Parinacota — and find the best time to visit. (based on Arica)

January27°C (81°F) February27°C (81°F) March27°C (81°F) April25°C (77°F) May23°C (73°F) June21°C (70°F) This monthJuly20°C (68°F) August20°C (68°F) September21°C (70°F) October22°C (72°F) November24°C (75°F) December25°C (77°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Arica y Parinacota in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Arica y Parinacota.

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 Arica y Parinacota

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

Temperature range in Arica y Parinacota (December)

Precipitation variation in Arica y Parinacota (December)

Arica

In December Arica generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and low 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)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
222 hours
240 hours
244 hours
Monthly rainfall
11 mm (0.4 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
3 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Arica →

Putre

In December Putre generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
16°C (61°F)
14°C (57°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly rainfall
33 mm (1.3 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
195 mm (7.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
10 days
13 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Putre →

Codpa

In December Codpa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
2.2 mm (0.1 in)
25 mm (1 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
6 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Codpa →

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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Arica y Parinacota in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Arica 25°C (77°F) 18°C (64°F) 11 mm (0.4 in)
Putre 14°C (57°F) 3°C (37°F) 107 mm (4.2 in)
Codpa 22°C (72°F) 13°C (55°F) 25 mm (1 in)

Arica y Parinacota weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Arica y Parinacota, Chile in December?

December in Arica y Parinacota, Chile brings perfect weather. In Arica, daytime temperatures are typically around 25°C (77°F) and nighttime lows hover near 18°C (64°F).

What is the average temperature in Arica y Parinacota, Chile in December?

In Arica, the average daytime high in December is 25°C (77°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 18°C (64°F).

Does Arica y Parinacota, Chile get a lot of rain in December?

December is on the drier side in Arica y Parinacota, Chile. Arica averages only about 11 mm (0.4 in), with most days staying dry.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Arica y Parinacota, Chile?

Given the typically perfect weather conditions in Arica, December might be a good time to visit Arica y Parinacota, Chile. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, provide perfect weather in Arica.

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