December · Chile
Best time to visit Coyhaique in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Coyhaique in December
Average temperature 10°C, 24 mm of rain, about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 71% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
9.4/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 10°C
- Rainfall
- 24 mm
- Humidity
- 71%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 26
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
December in Coyhaique scores 9.4/10 for nature and wildlife travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 10°C, 24 mm of rain, and roughly 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Coyhaique is the Carretera Austral’s inland hub-Patagonian steppe edges, fly-fishing rivers, and park access. Best window: November through March in the Southern Hemisphere.
December is one of the strongest months in Coyhaique (2nd)
December averages 10°C (49°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Expect 24 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 15.5 daylight hours.
A 9.4/10 puts this among the year's best months in Coyhaique (2nd of 12); only January scores higher, at 9.8/10.
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 Coyhaique in December?
- In December, Coyhaique averages 10°C, 24 mm of rain, and about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.4/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Coyhaique?
- December earns a 9.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Coyhaique in December?
- Expect about 24 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 71% and there are about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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