Antofagasta weather in December

Antofagasta, Chile
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December in Antofagasta: nice, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.

#6 of 12 months in Antofagasta · #7 of 897 destinations to visit in December · comfort 94/100 (tier S)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Antofagasta climate normals — December

Daytime high23°C / 73°F😎 nice
Nighttime low17°C / 62°F
Rainfall2 mm / 0.1 in☀️ dry
Rainy days0 days
Humidity78%💦 very humid
Dew point16°C / 60°F
Sunshine12.5 h/day
Daylight13.6 h
Wind16 km/h / 10 mph
Air quality (US AQI)47🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Antofagasta in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Antofagasta?
December in Antofagasta: nice, dry, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Antofagasta on SeasonMap's comfort score (94/100).
What is the weather like in Antofagasta in December?
In December, Antofagasta averages a daily high of 23°C and a low of 16.5°C, with about 1.8 mm of rain over roughly 0.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Antofagasta in December?
Antofagasta has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 47 in December.

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