Mild
Average highs are around 20°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
December verdict
La Serena, Chile in December
Weather score66Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 20°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 11h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 1mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
20°C
Rain
1mm
Sun
11h
Sea
15°C
Weather score
66
Good
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 1mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 11h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 15°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare La Serena, Chile with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December20°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
December1mm average rain
December is one of La Serena's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to June and August to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December11 hours average sun
December is one of La Serena's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December15°C average sea
December is close to La Serena's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to March
Sea temperatures are usually near 17°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December66 weather score
December scores above La Serena's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.