Puerto Natales

Patagonia Chile Weather in December

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

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Puerto Natales Punta Arenas Puerto Montt Coyhaique

Thinking about venturing to Patagonia Chile, 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 to Expect in Patagonia Chile in December

Patagonia Chile, 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. It's the height of summer.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is mild in Punta Arenas at 13°C (55°F) to pleasant in Puerto Montt at 19°C (66°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 10°C (50°F) in Puerto Montt and 7°C (45°F) in Punta Arenas.

For a closer look at conditions across Patagonia Chile, Chile, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Punta Arenas with an average of 69 mm (2.7 in) to high rainfall in Puerto Natales with 159 mm (6.3 in). Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Puerto Natales.

Explore Patagonia Chile by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Patagonia Chile — and find the best time to visit. (based on Puerto Natales)

January15°C (59°F) February15°C (59°F) March14°C (57°F) April11°C (52°F) May7°C (45°F) June4°C (39°F) This monthJuly4°C (39°F) August6°C (43°F) September8°C (46°F) October11°C (52°F) November12°C (54°F) December14°C (57°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Patagonia Chile in December

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

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).

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Temperature range in Patagonia Chile (December)

Precipitation variation in Patagonia Chile (December)

Puerto Natales

In December Puerto Natales generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
14°C (57°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly rainfall
151 mm (5.9 in)
159 mm (6.3 in)
150 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
5 days
6 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Puerto Natales →

Punta Arenas

In December Punta Arenas generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
13°C (55°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
218 hours
235 hours
223 hours
Monthly rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
8 days
10 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Punta Arenas →

Puerto Montt

In December Puerto Montt generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
168 hours
198 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
135 mm (5.3 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
3 days
3 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Puerto Montt →

Coyhaique

In December Coyhaique generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
5°C (41°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
229 hours
247 hours
251 hours
Monthly rainfall
143 mm (5.6 in)
136 mm (5.4 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
4 days
3 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
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Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Patagonia Chile in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Puerto Natales 14°C (57°F) 6°C (43°F) 159 mm (6.3 in)
Punta Arenas 13°C (55°F) 7°C (45°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Puerto Montt 19°C (66°F) 10°C (50°F) 122 mm (4.8 in)
Coyhaique 15°C (59°F) 5°C (41°F) 136 mm (5.4 in)

Patagonia Chile weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Patagonia Chile, Chile in December?

In December, Patagonia Chile, Chile generally has unpleasant weather conditions. Puerto Natales sees daytime temperatures near 14°C (57°F), with nights cooling to roughly 6°C (43°F).

What is the average temperature in Patagonia Chile, Chile in December?

Puerto Natales averages a daytime maximum of 14°C (57°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 6°C (43°F).

Does Patagonia Chile, Chile get a lot of rain in December?

Puerto Natales typically receives notable rainfall in December, about 159 mm (6.3 in) on average across Patagonia Chile, Chile.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Patagonia Chile, Chile?

In our view, December is one of the best times to travel to Patagonia Chile, Chile, however the weather can often be unpleasant in Puerto Natales.

On average, the best time to visit Patagonia Chile, Chile is in January, February, March and December with generally unpleasant weather in Puerto Natales.

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