SeasonMapValle Nevado weather in December
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December in Valle Nevado: cool, a little rain — not the best time to visit.
#9 of 12 months in Valle Nevado · #1302 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 35/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Valle Nevado climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 12°C / 54°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 12°C / 54°F | |
| Rainfall | 44 mm / 1.7 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 61% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 0°C / 32°F | |
| Sunshine | 13.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 14.3 h | |
| Wind | 9 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Snowfall | 7.7 cm / 3 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 72 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Valle Nevado 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)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Valle Nevado'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).
Fair weatherValle Nevado's weather peaks June–August, best around July.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Valle Nevado in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Closed for the summer
20 Oct – 10 Jun · usuallyOff-season shutdownClosuresEverything shuts once the snow goes: no lifts, no hotels, no reason to drive up unless you are cycling the hairpins. The mountain is genuinely a one-season place.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Valle Nevado — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Valle Nevado in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Valle Nevado?
- December in Valle Nevado: cool, a little rain — not the best time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Valle Nevado on SeasonMap's comfort score (35/100).
- What is the weather like in Valle Nevado in December?
- In December, Valle Nevado averages a daily high of 12.3°C and a low of 3°C, with about 44.1 mm of rain over roughly 11.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Valle Nevado in December?
- Valle Nevado has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 72 in December.
- Does it snow in Valle Nevado in December?
- Valle Nevado sees roughly 7.7 cm of snowfall in December.
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Similar destinations in South America — December
Within 300 km: Santiago's High Andes routes open around 1 Dec – 31 Mar, and Portillo's Closed out of season around 15 Oct – 10 Jun.