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Antofagasta in December
The weather in December
In December, Antofagasta averages daytime highs of 21° and night-time lows of 15° — mild weather by day. Expect around 2 mm of precipitation, with hardly any wet days, with average cloud cover near 20%.
Days are 1.8° warmer than in November on average, and January is warmer again by about 1.6°. The sea averages 19°, bracing but swimmable.
December scores 100/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 1st of the twelve months for Antofagasta.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:50 and sets at 20:25 local time, giving 13 h 35 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 5 minutes over the month.
Why 100/100?
How the score for December is builtBeach score this month: 57/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).
Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Chile's best in December
La Serena
Viña del Mar
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Antofagasta in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Antofagasta?
December scores 100/100 for Antofagasta, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 21°C with 0 wet days.
How warm is Antofagasta in December?
Daytime highs average 21°C and night-time lows 15°C in December.
Does it rain a lot in Antofagasta in December?
Antofagasta receives about 2 mm of precipitation in December, falling on around 0 days.
Can you swim in Antofagasta in December?
The sea averages 19°C in December, refreshing but swimmable.