San Pedro de Atacama

Valley of the Moon Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Valley of the Moon, Chile in December.

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Thinking about venturing to Valley of the Moon, 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 Valley of the Moon in December

Valley of the Moon, Chile is a region in Chile. December in Valley of the Moon generally has warm temperatures, with almost no precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 25°C (77°F) and nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) in San Pedro de Atacama. On average, December is the month with the highest temperature of the year in Valley of the Moon, Chile.

To explore the conditions in Valley of the Moon, Chile in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

December is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 0 mm (0 in) in San Pedro de Atacama. Based on climate data from the last 30 years, San Pedro de Atacama typically sees the least rain in this month, making it the driest month of the year.

Explore Valley of the Moon by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Valley of the Moon - and find the best time to visit. (based on San Pedro de Atacama)

January24°C (75°F) February23°C (73°F) March23°C (73°F) April22°C (72°F) May19°C (66°F) June17°C (63°F) This monthJuly17°C (63°F) August19°C (66°F) September21°C (70°F) October23°C (73°F) November24°C (75°F) December25°C (77°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Valley of the Moon in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Valley of the Moon.

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 Valley of the Moon

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Valley of the Moon, Chile?

Temperature range in Valley of the Moon (December)

Precipitation variation in Valley of the Moon (December)

San Pedro de Atacama

In December San Pedro de Atacama generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
1 mm (0.04 in)
0 mm (0 in)
6 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
10 days
12 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in San Pedro de Atacama →

Calama

In December Calama generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
2.1 mm (0.1 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
9 days
10 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Calama →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Valley of the Moon, in Chile.

Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Valley of the Moon in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
San Pedro de Atacama 25°C (77°F) 9°C (48°F) 0 mm (0 in)
Calama 24°C (75°F) 8°C (46°F) 2.1 mm (0.1 in)

Valley of the Moon weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Valley of the Moon, Chile in December?

December in Valley of the Moon, Chile brings excellent weather. In San Pedro de Atacama, daytime temperatures are typically around 25°C (77°F) and nighttime lows hover near 9°C (48°F).

What is the average temperature in Valley of the Moon, Chile in December?

San Pedro de Atacama averages a daytime maximum of 25°C (77°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 9°C (48°F).

Does Valley of the Moon, Chile get a lot of rain in December?

Not particularly. San Pedro de Atacama averages just 0 mm (0 in) of rain in December, making it a mostly dry month for Valley of the Moon, Chile.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Valley of the Moon, Chile?

We consider December to be one of the best times to travel to Valley of the Moon, Chile. Typically, the climate in San Pedro de Atacama is excellent. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Valley of the Moon, Chile is in January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December with generally excellent weather in San Pedro de Atacama.

Interested in more climate information?

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