December · Chile
Best time to visit Laguna San Rafael in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Laguna San Rafael in December
Average temperature 8°C, 83 mm of rain, about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 85% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
7.7/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 8°C
- Rainfall
- 83 mm
- Humidity
- 85%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 27
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
December in Laguna San Rafael scores 7.7/10 for nature and wildlife travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 8°C, 83 mm of rain, and roughly 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Laguna San Rafael is a glacier calving lagoon reached by boat or flight-ice walls meeting turquoise water. Best window: November through March in the Southern Hemisphere.
December in Laguna San Rafael — reliably good (3rd best month)
Expect 8°C (46°F) in December. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
Budget for roughly 83 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 15.6 hours of daylight to work around it.
That is 7.7/10 on the same scale — 3rd of 12 months, versus 8.2/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
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 Laguna San Rafael in December?
- In December, Laguna San Rafael averages 8°C, 83 mm of rain, and about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.7/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Laguna San Rafael?
- December earns a 7.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Laguna San Rafael in December?
- Expect about 83 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 85% and there are about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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