Pucón weather in December

December in Pucón: nice, rainy, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Pucón🇨🇱 Chile · Andean Lakes District · Ski14
  1. 16Jan
  2. 17Feb
  3. 13Mar
  4. 20Apr
  5. 26May
  6. 48Jun
  7. 57Jul
  8. 54Aug
  9. 37Sep
  10. 29Oct
  11. 18Nov
  12. 14Dec

#11 of 12 months in Pucón · #1411 of 1413 destinations to visit in December · comfort 14/100 (tier F)

Days
21°C
Nights
13°C
Wet days
9
Sun
12.4 h
Humidity
76%
Daylight
15 h
Pucón, Chile
Photo: Mirko Rebolledo · Pexels

Traveller notes on Pucón in December

Other months in Pucón

Pucon-forum threads on a June visit describe conditions as genuinely winter in the Lake District, posters naming cold temperatures and frequent rain as the baseline. Regulars call the month genuinely the rainiest, several threads naming nearly twenty-one rainy days as standard with high precipitation. Posters call Volcan Villarrica snow-dependent activities genuinely weather-gated, several regulars naming clear windows as essential for summit attempts. Regulars call rafting, horseback riding and canyoning genuinely still available between downpours, several threads naming these as worth booking even in winter. Posters call the ski resort on the volcano genuinely opening mid-to-late June as snow accumulates higher up. Regulars recommend real waterproof gear and flexible plans, several threads naming this standard given how much rain can shift day to day. The record: 10.6C days, 5.9C nights, an extraordinarily high 459mm across over 20 days and 87 percent humidity.
PuconJuneRegular · June · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Pucon-forum threads on a March visit describe this as genuinely comfortable shoulder season, posters naming easy hotel availability as a real advantage over the busier January-February peak. Regulars call a Puerto Varas to Pucon itinerary a real standard route, several posters naming ten days as enough time to combine both areas without rushing. Posters call March weather genuinely still warm enough for lake activities, several regulars naming this a real reason to visit after peak crowds thin out. Regulars call the volcano and surrounding hikes still genuinely accessible in March, several threads naming this a real advantage over visiting later once conditions turn colder. Posters recommend booking accommodation with more flexibility than during peak summer, several regulars calling this standard given how much easier March availability is. The record: 21C days, 13.1C nights, 132.3mm across 10 days and 77 percent humidity.
PuconMarchRegular · March · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Pucon-forum threads describe October as a shoulder-season gamble, posters on the Chile forum comparing notes from short visits and noting conditions can still swing toward real chill with the volcano holding snow above town. Regulars call the rivers genuinely running big this time of year, several posters naming spring snowmelt as the reason rafting outfitters see the fullest water of the season. Posters call Huerquehue National Park a worthwhile add if time allows, several regulars warning trail conditions in October can be uncertain. Regulars call real valley rain a standard October feature even as the volcano stays snow-capped above, several threads recommending layered, waterproof gear. Posters recommend building flexibility into a two-to-three day visit, several regulars calling this the honest expectation for shoulder-season Pucon. The record: 15.7C days, 7.4C nights, an extraordinarily high 197mm across nearly 14 days and 80 percent humidity.
PuconOctoberRegular · October · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Pucon-forum threads on an April visit describe mid-April as genuinely a highlight for autumn color, posters naming March and April the shoulder-season months when accommodation prices drop noticeably from summer. Regulars call the weather here mid-season unpredictable, several posters describing sunny mornings giving way to real afternoon storms even as readings stay close to summer with crisper nights. Posters recommend the Lagos Andinos trail in Villarrica National Park for April, several regulars calling the forest colors along it a genuine highlight of a shoulder-season visit. Regulars call summer crowds genuinely gone by April, several threads naming parks, rentals and hotels considerably less busy and cheaper. Posters recommend booking activities directly through operators, several regulars warning solo April travelers can find this genuinely difficult. The record: 16.9C days, 10.7C nights, an extraordinarily high 236.9mm across nearly 14 days and 83 percent humidity.
PuconAprilRegular · April · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

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Pucón climate normals — December

Daytime high21°C / 70°F😎 nice
Nighttime low13°C / 55°F
Feels like (high)22°C / 72°F
Rainfall100 mm / 3.9 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days9 days
Humidity76%💦 very humid
Dew point12°C / 54°F
Sunshine12.4 h/day
Daylight14.9 h
Wind12 km/h / 8 mph
Air quality (US AQI)24🍃 good

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

Crowds in Pucón in December

How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.

BusySummer holidays in Chile, school holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it(estimated)

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Best months for Pucón's weather

Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).

Toughest weatherPucón's weather peaks June–August, best around July.

December coincides with Villarrica volcano alerts.

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What's on in Pucón in December

Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.

  • Hazard

    Villarrica volcano alerts

    1 Jan – 31 DecVolcanic activityClosures

    The lava lake in the crater rises without much warning. Sernageomin took the alert to yellow in September 2026, and when it does the guided summit climb and the national park shut, sometimes for weeks. Source ↗

What's on around the world in December →

Nearby, and something's on

Within 300 km of Pucón — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.

Where is Pucón?

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Pucón in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Pucón?
December in Pucón: nice, rainy, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Pucón on SeasonMap's comfort score (14/100).
What is the weather like in Pucón in December?
In December, Pucón averages a daily high of 21.1°C and a low of 12.5°C, with about 100.2 mm of rain over roughly 8.9 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Pucón in December?
Pucón has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 24 in December.

Within 300 km: San Carlos de Bariloche's Lupins on the roadsides around 15 Nov – 10 Jan, and San Martín de los Andes' Trail and Lanin season around 15 Nov – 15 Apr.