The weather in December in Chile
It's warm in December in Chile with an average temperature of 29°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 26°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 11°C and 14°C.
Looking for great weather? December is a good time to be in Chile. The temperatures are nice, and there’s not too much rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Chile. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 37°C in 2022, Chile reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 16°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 2°C to a highest value of 16°C.
Rainfall amount
According to weather history, there is only 6,6 mm of precipitation in December. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in December for Chile
Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Chile. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
December weather comparison
| Chile | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 29°C | 9°C |
| Max. temperature | 32°C | 12°C |
| Min. temperature | 11°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 6,6 mm | 133 mm |
| Rainy days | 2 days | 17 days |
Start of December
The month of December starts in Chile with hot temps, averaging around 29°C during the day and nights around 12°C.
Mid December
By mid-December, daytime temps stay steady at around 29°C, with nights around 12°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Chile is around 31°C, while nighttime temps are about 13°C. No precipitation expected at the end of the month; it’ll be mostly sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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The climate in Chile is based on weather data from Santiago. Other places, like Patagonia, Valparaíso or San Pedro de Atacama, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Chile to get the full picture of the climate.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in December in Chile. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in December in Chile
Temperature in December in Chile over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Chile. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in December in Chile
Total precipitation in December in Chile over the years
Daily UV index in December in Chile
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Chile, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Weather experiences in December in Chile
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Air temperatures were moderate, averaging around 20 degrees. Unexpected rain, but overall a good summer.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average weather in Chile by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Chile. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.