December · Chile
Best time to visit Valle Nevado in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Valle Nevado in December
Average temperature 8°C, 3 mm of rain, about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 35% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
1.7/10
Ranked #12 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 8°C
- Rainfall
- 3 mm
- Humidity
- 35%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 31
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
December in Valle Nevado scores 1.7/10 for snow and ski travel - ranked #12 of 12. Expect around 8°C, 3 mm of rain, and roughly 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Valle Nevado sits high in the Andes above Santiago, with modern lifts, dry powder, and linked Tres Valles Chile skiing. Best window: the core winter snow season, with shoulder weeks for quieter slopes.
December in Valle Nevado — the hardest end of the year
December averages 8°C (46°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rain is a non-issue at 3 mm for the month, with about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 14.2 hours of daylight to work with.
It scores 1.7/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 7.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.
Plan for low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? June scores 6 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Valle Nevado in December?
- In December, Valle Nevado averages 8°C, 3 mm of rain, and about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 1.7/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Valle Nevado?
- December earns a 1.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Valle Nevado in December?
- Expect about 3 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 35% and there are about 31 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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