December · Chile
Best time to visit Cajón del Maipo in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Cajón del Maipo in December
Average temperature 8°C, 3 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 35% 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
- 8°C
- Rainfall
- 3 mm
- Humidity
- 35%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
December in Cajón del Maipo scores 9.1/10 for nature and wildlife travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 8°C, 3 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Cajón del Maipo is Santiago’s weekend Andes-hot springs, canyon roads, and trailheads within a couple of hours. Best window: October-April in the Southern Hemisphere.
December in Cajón del Maipo — one of the year's strongest windows (3rd)
December averages 8°C (46°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rain is a non-issue at 3 mm for the month, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.2 hours of daylight to work with.
A 9.1/10 puts this among the year's best months in Cajón del Maipo (3rd of 12); only January scores higher, at 9.6/10.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on peak pricing, with 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 Cajón del Maipo in December?
- In December, Cajón del Maipo averages 8°C, 3 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 Cajón del Maipo?
- 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 Cajón del Maipo in December?
- Expect about 3 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 35% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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