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Santiago weather in December (Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Santiago this December? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

The weather in Santiago during December is usually perfect, offering high temperatures and low rainfall. December is part of the summer season. Anticipate daytime highs near 26°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 12°C.

Precipitation

Santiago in December usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 18 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 3 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 347 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, December is a prime time to visit Santiago. January, February, March, April, October, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While June tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Santiago climate page with graphs.

 

Santiago, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 12°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 26°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 11%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 18 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 3 days  
HumidityHumidity 55%  
SunshineSunshine 347 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

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.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Barbeque
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Santiago.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Chile? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Chile. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.