The weather in December in Torres del Paine National Park

It's cool to moderate in December in Torres del Paine National Park with an average temperature of 16°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 15°C to a high of 17°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 3°C and 6°C.

Looking for sun and warm weather? December isn’t a good month to be in Torres del Paine National Park. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Torres del Paine National Park, 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 23°C in 2017, Torres del Paine National Park reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 6°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -4°C to a highest value of 13°C.

Precipitation and snowfall

In December, there is an average of 79 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. Of the total precipitation, about 1,3 cm falls as snow in December. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the West.

Daily weather in December for Torres del Paine National Park

Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Torres del Paine National Park. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

December weather comparison

  Torres del Paine National Park New York
Average temperature 16°C 9°C
Max. temperature 17°C 12°C
Min. temperature 3°C -5°C
Total precipitation 79 mm 133 mm
Rainy days 10 days 17 days
Total snowfall 1,3 cm 9,7 cm
Snowy days 1 day 3 days

Start of December

The month of December starts in Torres del Paine National Park with cool temps, averaging around 17°C during the day and nights around 5°C.

Mid December

By mid-December, daytime temps drop to around 16°C, with nights around 5°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of December

By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Torres del Paine National Park is around 17°C, while nighttime temps are about 6°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 9 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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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in December in Torres del Paine National Park, Chile. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in December in Torres del Paine National Park

Temperature in December in Torres del Paine National Park over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December in Torres del Paine National Park, 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 Torres del Paine National Park

Total precipitation in December in Torres del Paine National Park over the years

Daily Snowfall in December in Torres del Paine National Park

Snowfall in December in Torres del Paine National Park per year

Daily UV index in December in Torres del Paine National Park

This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Torres del Paine National Park, 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.

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Average weather in Torres del Paine National Park by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Torres del Paine National Park. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.