Atacama weather in December
Considering a trip to Atacama this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Atacama in December?
Atacama is a region in Chile. December in Atacama generally has temperatures that range from pleasant to warm, with almost no precipitation.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from pleasant in Bahia Inglesa at 21°C to warm in Copiapó at 27°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C in Copiapó and 15°C in Bahia Inglesa.
December is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 0.5 mm in Copiapó. The city Copiapó usually sees around 292 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
For specific regional insights in Atacama for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Atacama climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Atacama?
Copiapó
In December Copiapó generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Caldera
In December Caldera generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Bahia Inglesa
In December Bahia Inglesa generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Vallenar
In December Vallenar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Piedra Colgada
In December Piedra Colgada generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Atacama, in Chile.
Is December the best time to visit Atacama?
Given the typically perfect weather conditions in Copiapó, December might be a good time to visit Atacama.
Generally speaking, provide perfect weather in Copiapó.
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