Chiloé Island Weather in December

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

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Castro Ancud Dalcahue Chonchi

Considering a trip to Chiloé Island, Chile this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Chiloé Island in December

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

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from mild in Queilén at 15°C (59°F) to pleasant in Castro at 19°C (66°F). At night it cools down to 8°C (46°F) in Castro and 11°C (52°F) in Queilén.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Chiloé Island, Chile, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Ancud with an average of 91 mm (3.6 in) to high rainfall in Queilén with 123 mm (4.8 in).

Explore Chiloé Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Chiloé Island - and find the best time to visit. (based on Castro)

January21°C (70°F) February21°C (70°F) March19°C (66°F) April16°C (61°F) May14°C (57°F) June12°C (54°F) This monthJuly11°C (52°F) August12°C (54°F) September14°C (57°F) October15°C (59°F) November17°C (63°F) December19°C (66°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Chiloé Island in December

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

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 Chiloé Island

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

Temperature range in Chiloé Island (December)

Precipitation variation in Chiloé Island (December)

Castro

In December Castro generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
111 mm (4.4 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
3 days
2 days
Weather conditions
mixed
very good
excellent
Climate in Castro →

Ancud

In December Ancud generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
106 mm (4.2 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
67 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
3 days
2 days
Weather conditions
mixed
good
very good
Climate in Ancud →

Dalcahue

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

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
110 mm (4.3 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
3 days
2 days
Weather conditions
mixed
very good
excellent
Climate in Dalcahue →

Chonchi

In December Chonchi generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
107 mm (4.2 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
3 days
2 days
Weather conditions
mixed
very good
excellent
Climate in Chonchi →

Nahuitad

In December Nahuitad generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
113 mm (4.4 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
3 days
3 days
Weather conditions
mixed
very good
excellent
Climate in Nahuitad →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Chiloé Island, in Chile.

Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Castro 19°C (66°F) 8°C (46°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)
Ancud 17°C (63°F) 11°C (52°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)
Dalcahue 19°C (66°F) 9°C (48°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Chonchi 18°C (64°F) 9°C (48°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)
Nahuitad 19°C (66°F) 8°C (46°F) 97 mm (3.8 in)
Puqueldón 18°C (64°F) 9°C (48°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)

Chiloé Island weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Chiloé Island, Chile in December?

December in Chiloé Island, Chile brings very good weather. In Castro, daytime temperatures are typically around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime lows hover near 8°C (46°F).

What is the average temperature in Chiloé Island, Chile in December?

In Castro, the average daytime high in December is 19°C (66°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 8°C (46°F).

Does Chiloé Island, Chile get a lot of rain in December?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Chiloé Island, Chile during December, with Castro averaging close to 95 mm (3.7 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit Chiloé Island, Chile?

Given the typically very good weather conditions in Castro, December might be a good time to visit Chiloé Island, Chile. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January and February offering mostly excellent weather in Castro. On the other hand, the months of May, June, July and August tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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