If you plan to visit Punta Arenas in December, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +12°C during the day and approximately 1 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 26 rainy days in the month and around 84 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
December is usually the driest month of the year in Punta Arenas
Average weather
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+12°C
Avg. max. temperature
+1°C
Min.
+22°C
Max.
84 mm
Total precipitation
71%
Avg. humidity
6 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
4 ⛅️
Cloudy
26 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Punta Arenas has OK weather in December.
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Average temperature in Punta Arenas in December
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Punta Arenas for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +18°C during the day to a minimum of +3°C during the night, the temperature in December averages around +13°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 27% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +10°C to +14°C.
Is Punta Arenas warm or cold in December?
Punta Arenas is typically mild in December.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +11°C to +12°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +6°C to +7°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
December is one of the warmest months in Punta Arenas, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Punta Arenas in December
Punta Arenas weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
November
December
January
Avg. temperature
+11°C
+12°C
+13°C
Min. temperature
0°C
+1°C
+3°C
Max. temperature
+21°C
+22°C
+25°C
Rainfall
81 mm
84 mm
88 mm
Wind
6 m/s
6 m/s
6 m/s
Humidity
72%
71%
72%
Air pressure
1000 HPa
1000 HPa
1000 HPa
Sunny days
1
1
1
Cloudy days
5
4
4
Rainy days
24
26
26
Snowy days
0
0
0
December weather is still as ok as in November.It’s getting warmer as December arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +11°C to +12°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 81 mm to 84 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 72% to 71%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 6 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 1 sunny days during the month.
January brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Punta Arenas in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 8 m/s getting up to 16 m/s which is quite strong. The wind will cause branches to move and ground debris to fly around.
The average wind speed in Punta Arenas is gradually increasing during December, going from 7 m/s to 7 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Punta Arenas based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 61% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 40 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 6 mm, which is considered light rain.December is a pretty wet month with over 19 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
December is one of the rainiest months in Punta Arenas, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Punta Arenas wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 84% chance of precipitation and 88 mm of rainfall per day. June, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 43% chance of precipitation and 47 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last December in Punta Arenas?
This is the weather in Punta Arenas in December 2024:
1 December
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+10°C
2 December
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+9°C
3 December
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+10°C
4 December
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+14°C
5 December
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+11°C
6 December
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+12°C
7 December
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+12°C
8 December
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+14°C
9 December
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+13°C
10 December
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+12°C
11 December
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+14°C
12 December
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+11°C
13 December
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+12°C
14 December
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+13°C
15 December
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+13°C
16 December
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+11°C
17 December
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+12°C
18 December
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+15°C
19 December
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+16°C
20 December
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+18°C
21 December
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+13°C
22 December
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+12°C
23 December
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+12°C
24 December
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+13°C
25 December
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+13°C
26 December
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+14°C
27 December
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+12°C
28 December
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+12°C
29 December
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+12°C
30 December
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+15°C
31 December
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+14°C
In December 2024 Punta Arenas had 11 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +13°C, with an absolute maximum of +18°C and a minimum of +9°C. The average humidity was 64%, with a maximum of 93% and a minimum of 30%. The average wind speed was 8 m/s, with a maximum of 24 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Punta Arenas climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Punta Arenas in December has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+8°C) and the highest in 2021 (+11°C). The driest year was 1992 with only 574 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2007 with 1001 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Punta Arenas in December:
Is December a good time to visit Punta Arenas?
It’s always a good time to visit Punta Arenas, but the weather is changeable in December, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Punta Arenas in December?
December has mild temperatures in Punta Arenas. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Punta Arenas rainy in December?
Punta Arenas is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Punta Arenas in December?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Punta Arenas in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Punta Arenas, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
