Santiago weather in December (Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile)

Curious about the December weather in Santiago? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In Santiago the weather in December is generally perfect, characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. December is a summer month. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 26°C. But by evening, they drop to around 12°C.

Santiago in December usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 18 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 3 days of the month will see rainfall.

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 in December and which places have the best weather 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 Santiago in December?

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 in December.

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

Interested in more climate information?

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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 climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.