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Santiago Metropolitan Region Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile in December.

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Santiago Valle Nevado Puente Alto Farellones

Planning a trip to Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Santiago Metropolitan Region in December

Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile 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 (57°F) to warm in Tiltil at 28°C (82°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C (55°F) in Tiltil and 2°C (36°F) in Valle Nevado.

For a closer look at conditions across Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile, 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 (0.3 in) to moderate rainfall in Valle Nevado with 56 mm (2.2 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this December. For example, Santiago gets approximately 347 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore Santiago Metropolitan Region by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Santiago Metropolitan Region — and find the best time to visit. (based on Santiago)

January28°C (82°F) February28°C (82°F) March26°C (79°F) April22°C (72°F) May18°C (64°F) This monthJune15°C (59°F) July14°C (57°F) August16°C (61°F) September18°C (64°F) October21°C (70°F) November24°C (75°F) December26°C (79°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Santiago Metropolitan Region in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Santiago Metropolitan Region.

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 Santiago Metropolitan Region

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile?

Temperature range in Santiago Metropolitan Region (December)

Precipitation variation in Santiago Metropolitan Region (December)

Santiago

In December Santiago generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°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)
26°C (79°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
306 hours
347 hours
365 hours
Monthly rainfall
33 mm (1.3 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
3 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Santiago →

Valle Nevado

In December Valle Nevado generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
2°C (36°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
306 hours
347 hours
365 hours
Monthly rainfall
73 mm (2.9 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
8 days
9 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Valle Nevado →

Puente Alto

In December Puente Alto generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
306 hours
347 hours
365 hours
Monthly rainfall
40 mm (1.6 in)
23 mm (0.9 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
4 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Puente Alto →

Farellones

In December Farellones generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
306 hours
347 hours
365 hours
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
52 mm (2 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
8 days
9 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Farellones →

San José de Maipo

In December San José de Maipo generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
306 hours
347 hours
365 hours
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
26 mm (1 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
6 days
7 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in San José de Maipo →

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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Santiago Metropolitan Region in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Santiago 26°C (79°F) 12°C (54°F) 18 mm (0.7 in)
Valle Nevado 14°C (57°F) 2°C (36°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Puente Alto 25°C (77°F) 10°C (50°F) 23 mm (0.9 in)
Farellones 16°C (61°F) 4°C (39°F) 52 mm (2 in)
San José de Maipo 19°C (66°F) 5°C (41°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)
Pirque 25°C (77°F) 10°C (50°F) 23 mm (0.9 in)

Santiago Metropolitan Region weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile in December?

Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile typically experiences perfect weather in December, part of the summer season. Daytime highs in Santiago average around 26°C (79°F), and temperatures drop to about 12°C (54°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile in December?

Santiago averages a daytime maximum of 26°C (79°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 12°C (54°F).

Does Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile get a lot of rain in December?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile during December, with Santiago averaging close to 18 mm (0.7 in).

Is December a Good Time to Visit Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile?

We believe that December is one of the best times to visit Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile 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.

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