Santiago weather in December

December in Santiago: warm, dry — one of the best months to visit.

#2 of 12 months in Santiago · #7 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 94/100 (tier S)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Santiago climate normals — December

Daytime high27°C / 81°F🌤 warm
Nighttime low15°C / 59°F
Feels like (high)28°C / 82°F
Rainfall3 mm / 0.1 in☀️ dry
Rainy days0 days
Humidity54%🍃 comfortable
Dew point10°C / 50°F
Sunshine13.2 h/day
Daylight14.3 h
Wind13 km/h / 8 mph
Air quality (US AQI)75🙂 moderate

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

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Santiago in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Santiago?
December in Santiago: warm, dry — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Santiago on SeasonMap's comfort score (94/100).
What is the weather like in Santiago in December?
In December, Santiago averages a daily high of 27.2°C and a low of 14.9°C, with about 3.1 mm of rain over roughly 0.4 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Santiago in December?
Santiago has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 75 in December.

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