San Pedro de Atacama Weather in December
What's the weather like in San Pedro de Atacama (Antofagasta) in December 2024?
The climate in San Pedro de Atacama during December can be summarized as mild and dry.
December is in the summer in San Pedro de Atacama and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 9°C (49°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 20.9°C 69.6°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 9.3°C 48.7°F |
| Average temperature | 15.1°C 59.2°F |
| Daily sunshine | 9.1 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 17 mm 0.7 ins |
| Rainy days | 10 days |
| Sea temperature | 21°C 69.8°F |
| Humidity | 45% |
| Windspeed | 11.5kph 7 mph |
On average December is the 4th wettest month of the year in San Pedro de Atacama with around 17mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.
December temperatures in San Pedro de Atacama
December rainfall
December hourly sunshine
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 San Pedro de Atacama in December 2024.
Other monthly averages
Best places to visit in December
San Pedro de Atacama weather stats
| Hottest month: | January | 20.5°C 68.9°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | June | 1mm 0ins |
| Sunniest month: | August | 9.2hrs |
| Coldest month: | June | 15.3°C 59.5°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 38mm 1.5ins |
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