December · Chile
Best time to visit Puerto Natales in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Puerto Natales in December
Average temperature 7°C, 56 mm of rain, about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 79% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
8.3/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 7°C
- Rainfall
- 56 mm
- Humidity
- 79%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 26
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
December in Puerto Natales scores 8.3/10 for nature and wildlife travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 7°C, 56 mm of rain, and roughly 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Puerto Natales is the windy gateway to Torres del Paine-last supplies, fjord light, and trek staging in Chilean Patagonia. Best window: November through March in the Southern Hemisphere.
December in Puerto Natales: strong conditions, 2nd of 12
December averages 7°C (45°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 56 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 16.4 hours of daylight.
It scores 8.3/10 here, 2nd of 12 months, against 8.5/10 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.
Plan for 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 Puerto Natales in December?
- In December, Puerto Natales averages 7°C, 56 mm of rain, and about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.3/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Puerto Natales?
- December earns a 8.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Puerto Natales in December?
- Expect about 56 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 79% and there are about 26 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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