December · Chile
Best time to visit Portillo in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Portillo in December
Average temperature 5°C, 7 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 40% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
2.1/10
Ranked #10 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 5°C
- Rainfall
- 7 mm
- Humidity
- 40%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Portillo scores 2.1/10 for snow and ski travel - ranked #10 of 12. Expect around 5°C, 7 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Legendary Andean ski resort overlooking the turquoise Laguna del Inca.
December in Portillo — off-season conditions
Expect 5°C (40°F) in December. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
At just 7 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.2 hours of daylight.
That is 2.1/10 on the same scale — 10th of 12 months, versus 8.6/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, goggles and a helmet if you are not renting.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, June is materially better in Portillo — 6.5 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Portillo in December?
- In December, Portillo averages 5°C, 7 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 2.1/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Portillo?
- December earns a 2.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Portillo in December?
- Expect about 7 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 40% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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