December · Chile
Best time to visit Ancud in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Ancud in December
Average temperature 13°C, 21 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 79% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
9.1/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 21 mm
- Humidity
- 79%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
December in Ancud scores 9.1/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 13°C, 21 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Ancud guards northern Chiloé with forts, penguin colony day trips, and a working fishing harbour. Best window: November through March in the Southern Hemisphere.
December in Ancud — one of the year's strongest windows (3rd)
Temperatures hover around 13°C (55°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
With around 21 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 15 hours of daylight fill the rest.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Ancud at 9.1/10 (3rd of 12), just behind February at 9.5/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Ancud in December?
- In December, Ancud averages 13°C, 21 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.1/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Ancud?
- December earns a 9.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Ancud in December?
- Expect about 21 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 79% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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