December · Chile
Best time to visit Patagonia in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Patagonia in December
Average temperature 5°C, 91 mm of rain, about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 82% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
7.3/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 5°C
- Rainfall
- 91 mm
- Humidity
- 82%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 29
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
December in Patagonia scores 7.3/10 for nature and wildlife travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 5°C, 91 mm of rain, and roughly 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Granite towers, glacier-fed lakes, and open steppe define Chilean Patagonia, with Torres del Paine at the center.
December in Patagonia — reliably good (2nd best month)
December averages 5°C (41°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 91 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 16.3 hours of daylight.
It scores 7.3/10 here, 2nd of 12 months, against 7.3/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer, 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 Patagonia in December?
- In December, Patagonia averages 5°C, 91 mm of rain, and about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.3/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Patagonia?
- December earns a 7.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Patagonia in December?
- Expect about 91 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 82% and there are about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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