December · Chile
Best time to visit Puerto Varas in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Puerto Varas in December
Average temperature 14°C, 13 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 70% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
9.8/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 13 mm
- Humidity
- 70%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
December in Puerto Varas scores 9.8/10 for nature and wildlife travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 14°C, 13 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Puerto Varas faces Lake Llanquihue, with the Osorno volcano and German-settler houses in view.
December ranks 3rd of 12 for Puerto Varas — one of the best windows
Temperatures hover around 14°C (58°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
At just 13 mm for the month, rain will not shape your plans; you get about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 15 hours of daylight.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Puerto Varas at 9.8/10 (3rd of 12), just behind January at 9.9/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, footwear you can get muddy.
Budget for 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 Puerto Varas in December?
- In December, Puerto Varas averages 14°C, 13 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.8/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Puerto Varas?
- December earns a 9.8/10 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 Varas in December?
- Expect about 13 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 70% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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