The month in detail
What to expect in December
Off-season for skiing Valle Nevado — lifts are closed. Consider hiking, mountain biking or summer activities at altitude. Rain risk remains low (19% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities.
December ranks 4 out of 12 months in Valle Nevado. Compared to November: +3°C daytime, 6 pts fewer rainy days, +1.0h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in December
UV index
10 · very high
protection essential
Feels like
dry air
0°
Daylight
14.2h of daylight
Air quality
fair
AQI 54
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Is December the right month?
The best month in Valle Nevado is February (7.4/10), 0.3 pt higher than December.
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Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a mountain stay.
Country · Chile
🗣️LanguageSpanish
💶CurrencyChilean Peso ($)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeAlpine mountain climate
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJanuary · 16°C
❄️Coolest monthJune · 1°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘNovember · 25%
🏔️ Mountain stay
⛰️Village altitude3000 m
🎿Ski area3000 → 3670 m
⛷️Ski seasonDec → May
🥾Hiking seasonJun → Sep
🧗High mountains ⓘGuide recommended
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Location
Where is Valle Nevado ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
ChileAlpine mountain climate climate with a 7.4 → 4.0 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
33.36°S · 70.28°W
Questions
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Valle Nevado?
It depends on the activity. For skiing: August (ski score 8.2/10). For hiking/summer: March (8.5/10, 15.0°C).
Can you ski in Valle Nevado in winter?
Yes, it's peak ski season. Average ski score December–February: 1.0/10. Cold temperatures (16°C max in January) and frequent snowfall.
Is it warm in Valle Nevado in summer?
In March, temperatures average 15.0°C. Best period for hiking and outdoor activities.
What is the wettest month in Valle Nevado?
May is the wettest month with May has the lowest climate score of the year.
Do you need sun protection in Valle Nevado in December?
The average UV index reaches 10 in December in Valle Nevado (very high), with about 14.2h of daylight. Protection essential.