Weather in December in Magallanes
Planning a getaway to Magallanes this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Magallanes in December?
Magallanes is a region in Chile. December in Magallanes generally has temperatures that range from cold to moderate, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy. In December, it is summer.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in Torres del Paine at 9°C to moderate in El Toro at 14°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 5°C in El Toro and 1°C in Torres del Paine.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Punta Arenas with an average of 69 mm to heavy rainfall in Torres del Paine with 333 mm. Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Puerto Natales.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Magallanes in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Magallanes climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Magallanes?
Puerto Natales
In December Puerto Natales generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Punta Arenas
In December Punta Arenas generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Torres del Paine
In December Torres del Paine generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Porvenir
In December Porvenir generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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El Toro
In December El Toro generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is December the best time to visit Magallanes?
In our view, December is one of the best times to travel to Magallanes, however the weather can often be unpleasant in Puerto Natales.
Generally speaking, January, February, March and December provide unpleasant weather in Puerto Natales.
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