Chaitén Weather in December

What's the weather like in Chaitén (Los Lagos) in December 2025?

The climate in Chaitén during December can be summarized as mild and wet.

December is in the summer in Chaitén and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.

Chaitén weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 17.2°C 63°F
Nightly temperature 9°C 48.2°F
Average temperature 13.1°C 55.6°F
Daily sunshine 10.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 124 mm 4.9 ins
Rainy days 3 days
Sea temperature 13.8°C 56.9°F
Humidity 73%
Windspeed 23.8kph 15 mph

On average December is the 5th driest month of the year in Chaitén with around 124mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Chaitén

Chaitén average temperature in December

December rainfall

Chaitén average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Chaitén average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Chaitén in December 2025.

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Chaitén weather stats

Chaitén weather statistics
Hottest month: January 18.2°C 64.8°F
Driest month: February 97mm 3.8ins
Sunniest month: February 9.8hrs
Coldest month: July 8.3°C 46.9°F
Wettest month: July 290mm 11.4ins
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