Punta Arenas weather in December (Magallanes, Chile)

Planning a trip to Punta Arenas in December? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Punta Arenas generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 13°C. But by evening, they drop to around 7°C.

Punta Arenas in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 8 days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January and February typically offer the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Punta Arenas climate page with graphs.

 

Punta Arenas, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 27%  

Precipitation 69 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 68%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Where to go in Chile in December

Find out more about the weather in Chile in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Punta Arenas in December?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

4/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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