December · Chile
Best time to visit Puerto Williams in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Puerto Williams in December
Average temperature 7°C, 63 mm of rain, about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 77% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
8.3/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 7°C
- Rainfall
- 63 mm
- Humidity
- 77%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 27
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
December in Puerto Williams scores 8.3/10 for nature and wildlife travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 7°C, 63 mm of rain, and roughly 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Puerto Williams is the world’s southernmost city claim-Beagle Channel light, Navarino trails, and Cape Horn approaches. Best window: November through March in the Southern Hemisphere.
December holds up well in Puerto Williams — 3rd best month
December averages 7°C (45°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 63 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 17.1 hours of daylight.
It scores 8.3/10 here, 3rd 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.
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 Puerto Williams in December?
- In December, Puerto Williams averages 7°C, 63 mm of rain, and about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.3/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Puerto Williams?
- 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 Williams in December?
- Expect about 63 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 77% and there are about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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