Weather in December in Santiago Metropolitan Region
Planning a trip to Santiago Metropolitan Region this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in Santiago Metropolitan Region in December?
Santiago Metropolitan Region is a region in Chile. The weather in Santiago Metropolitan Region in December can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from mild to warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate. December falls during the summer season.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is mild in Valle Nevado at 14°C to warm in Tiltil at 28°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C in Tiltil and 2°C in Valle Nevado.For a closer look at conditions across Santiago Metropolitan Region, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Tiltil with an average of 7.8 mm to moderate rainfall in Valle Nevado with 56 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Santiago enjoys close to 347 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For a more detailed look at Santiago Metropolitan Region's conditions throughout the year, check out our Santiago Metropolitan Region climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Chile, check out our Santiago Metropolitan Region's climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Santiago Metropolitan Region?
Santiago
In December Santiago generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Valle Nevado
In December Valle Nevado generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Puente Alto
In December Puente Alto generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Farellones
In December Farellones generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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San José de Maipo
In December San José de Maipo generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Santiago Metropolitan Region, in Chile.
Is December the best time to visit Santiago Metropolitan Region?
We believe that December is one of the best times to visit Santiago Metropolitan Region with overall perfect weather in Santiago. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April, October, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Santiago. On the other hand, the weather in June tends to be unpleasant.
Interested in more climate information?
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