Average weather for Santiago in December
It's warm in December in Santiago with an average temperature of 28°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 27°C to a high of 30°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 22°C and 23°C.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Santiago with hot temps, averaging around 30°C during the day and nights around 23°C. There are plenty of days with a good chance of precipitation.
Mid December
By mid-December, daytime temps drop to around 28°C, with nights around 23°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Santiago is around 28°C, while nighttime temps are about 23°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
In December, there is an average of 602 mm of precipitation, spread over 25 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Northeast.
Santiago in December |
New York | ||
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Average temperature |
28°C | 9°C | |
Max. temperature |
30°C | 12°C | |
Min. temperature |
27°C | -5°C | |
Total precipitation |
602 mm | 133 mm | |
Rainy days |
25 days | 17 days |
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
Is December a good time to visit Santiago?
Looking for sun? December isn’t a good month to be in Santiago. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
The typhoon season in Santiago runs from June to November.
Temperature records
With 33°C in 2019, Santiago reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 22°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 17°C to a highest value of 25°C.
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Daily Temperature in December in Santiago
This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in December for Santiago, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.
Daily Precipitation in December in Santiago
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Santiago, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect about 25 days of precipitation in Santiago.
Daily UV index in December in Santiago
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Santiago, 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.
Temperature in December in Santiago over the years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Santiago, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.
Total precipitation in December in Santiago over the years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Santiago, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.
Daily weather in December for Santiago
Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Santiago. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average weather in Santiago by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Santiago. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.