San Pedro de Atacama weather in December (Antofagasta Region, Chile)
What does the weather outlook for San Pedro de Atacama look like in December? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.
Temperatures
The weather in San Pedro de Atacama during December is usually perfect, offering high temperatures and low rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 25°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 9°C. On average, it has the peak temperatures of the year.
Precipitation
San Pedro de Atacama in December usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 6.8 mm for the month. Typically around 10 days days of rainfall are expected.If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, December is one of the better months to visit San Pedro de Atacama. January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, June and July tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized San Pedro de Atacama climate page with graphs.
San Pedro de Atacama, monthly averages in December
Where to go in Chile in December
Find out more about the weather in Chile and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.
So, what should you wear in this month?
For visitors traveling to San Pedro de Atacama, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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