El Calafate vs Punta Arenas in December

El Calafate is the better pick in December — 90 vs 78 on SeasonMap's comfort score. El Calafate is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Punta Arenas is cold, rainy, clean air.

El Calafate vs Punta Arenas — December climate, side by side

🇦🇷 El Calafate🇨🇱 Punta Arenas
Comfort score90/100 (S)78/100 (B)
Feels-like high15°C9°C
Avg high / low18° / 7°14° / 6°
Rainfall52 mm91 mm
Rainy days1120
Humidity65%71%
Air quality (AQI)1616

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

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El Calafate vs Punta Arenas in December — FAQ

Is December better in El Calafate or Punta Arenas?
El Calafate is the better pick in December — 90 vs 78 on SeasonMap's comfort score. El Calafate is cool, a little rain, clean air, while Punta Arenas is cold, rainy, clean air.
What is the weather like in El Calafate vs Punta Arenas in December?
In December, El Calafate averages 18°C high / 7°C low with about 52 mm of rain; Punta Arenas averages 14°C high / 6°C low with about 91 mm.