Santiago Weather in December
Chile · December climate averages and travel tips
Avg high31°C (87°F)
Avg low15°C (58°F)
Rainfall7 mm (0.3 in)
RatingExcellent 8.5/10
Expect hot days in Santiago in December: the average high is 31°C (87°F) and the average low is 15°C (58°F). December is summer in Chile. The month is very dry, with about 7 mm (0.3 in) of rain spread over 2 days, one of the driest months of the year. The air is dry, with average humidity of just 29%. You get roughly 14.2 hours of daylight and mostly clear skies.
Is December a good time to visit Santiago?
December is a good time to visit Santiago (8.5/10), though April to May and August to November are even better.
December weather at a glance
| Average high | 31°C (87°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 15°C (58°F) |
| Daily mean | 23°C (73°F) |
| Rainfall | 7 mm (0.3 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 2 |
| Humidity | 29% |
| Cloud cover | 33% |
| Daylight | 14.2 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 10.5 hours/day |
| Wind | 7.8 km/h |
| vs November | 2°C warmer than November, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Santiago in December
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
- swimwear
Santiago weather in other months
Jan32°C / 17°C10 mmGoodFeb31°C / 16°C10 mmExcellentMar30°C / 15°C8 mmExcellentApr26°C / 12°C8 mmExcellentMay22°C / 10°C28 mmExcellentJun19°C / 7°C52 mmExcellentJul18°C / 6°C28 mmExcellentAug19°C / 6°C30 mmExcellentSep22°C / 7°C12 mmExcellentOct25°C / 10°C12 mmExcellentNov28°C / 13°C6 mmExcellentDec31°C / 15°C7 mmExcellent
← NovemberBest time to visit SantiagoJanuary →
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