Chile · WinterMonth summary
Chile weather in December
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
5°C – 18°C
🌧 Rainy days
8% of days
☀️ Sunshine
14.1h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (8.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Chile in December?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: Favourable conditions in December (7.9/10). January scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Chile in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in December
🎯 One of the best months — 17°C, maximum sunshine and ideal conditions In December, Chile sees 18°C during the day with 14.1h of sunshine per day. Rain is virtually absent (8% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if January (8.0/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 7°C | 19°C | 11% | 0.7 | 13.9h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 7°C | 19°C | 7% | 0.4 | 13.0h | 8.0/10 |
| ⛅ March | 5°C | 17°C | 6% | 0.4 | 11.9h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ April | 2°C | 13°C | 20% | 3.7 | 10.7h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌫️ May | -1°C | 9°C | 32% | 3.9 | 9.2h | 4.7/10 |
| 🌦️ June | -4°C | 6°C | 38% | 9.0 | 7.8h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌫️ July | -5°C | 6°C | 32% | 5.0 | 9.2h | 4.2/10 |
| 🌦️ August | -4°C | 6°C | 35% | 6.5 | 10.0h | 4.2/10 |
| 🌫️ September | -2°C | 8°C | 31% | 4.4 | 11.0h | 5.0/10 |
| 🌫️ October | -1°C | 11°C | 29% | 2.7 | 12.4h | 6.8/10 |
| ⛅ November | 2°C | 14°C | 18% | 1.6 | 13.1h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 5°C | 18°C | 8% | 0.5 | 14.1h | 7.9/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, Chile averages 18°C, 8% rainy days and 14.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.9/10.
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Comparison
December vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 8.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +1°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +3%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.2h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Chile in December
Is December a good time to visit Chile?
December is an excellent time to visit Chile (score 7.9/10). With 18°C, 14.1h of sunshine and 8% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Chile in December?
With 18°C max and 14.1h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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