Mild
Average highs are around 25°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
December verdict
Arica, Chile in December
Weather score73Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 25°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 7.8h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 0mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
25°C
Rain
0mm
Sun
7.8h
Sea
21°C
Weather score
73
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 0mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.8h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 21°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Arica, Chile with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December25°C average high
December sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December0mm average rain
December is close to Arica's usual rainfall pattern, with little seasonal change across the year.
Driest monthsAll year
Rainfall stays comparatively low through the year.
Sun
December7.8 hours average sun
December is brighter than Arica's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsApril to May and October to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December21°C average sea
December is close to Arica's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to March
Sea temperatures are usually near 22°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December73 weather score
December scores above Arica's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to April and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.