Cool
Average highs are around 13°C, so pack for cooler days.
December verdict
San Pedro de Atacama, Chile in December
Weather score43Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 13°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 8.8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 18mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
13°C
Rain
18mm
Sun
8.8h
Weather score
43
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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RainRain
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Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 18mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.8h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Weather map
Compare San Pedro de Atacama, Chile with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December13°C average high
December is one of San Pedro de Atacama's hottest months, so shade and slower afternoons matter.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and October to December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December18mm average rain
December sits near San Pedro de Atacama's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsMarch to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December8.8 hours average sun
December is brighter than San Pedro de Atacama's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
December43 weather score
December sits close to San Pedro de Atacama's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsApril to November
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.