Weather in December in Patagonia Chile
Thinking about venturing to Patagonia Chile this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Patagonia Chile in December?
Patagonia Chile is a region in Chile. December in Patagonia Chile generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high. In December, it is summer.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is mild in Punta Arenas at 13°C to pleasant in Puerto Montt at 19°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C in Puerto Montt and 7°C in Punta Arenas.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Punta Arenas with an average of 69 mm to high rainfall in Puerto Natales with 159 mm. Puerto Natales experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella.For a closer look at December's conditions in Patagonia Chile, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Patagonia Chile's yearly weather, check out our Patagonia Chile climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 4 most popular destinations in Patagonia Chile?
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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Puerto Montt
In December Puerto Montt generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Coyhaique
In December Coyhaique generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°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 Patagonia Chile?
In our view, December is one of the best times to travel to Patagonia Chile, however the weather can often be unpleasant in Puerto Natales.
On average, the best time to visit Patagonia Chile is in January, February, March and December with generally unpleasant weather in Puerto Natales.
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