What to do in December in Chile - 2025

Chile is a country situated along the western seaboard of South America.
It is bounded on the north by Peru and Bolivia, on its long eastern border by Argentina, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean. Chile’s relief is for the most part mountainous, with the Andes range dominating the landscape. The capital is Santiago.


Before we have a look at what you can do in Chile, let's first look at the weather you can expect in December.

December weather in Chile

To get a good overview of the type of weather you can expect in December in Chile, we will look at the day and night temperature, minimum and maximum water temperature, and if December is comfortable or humid

Generally, December in Chile will be really nice. Historical data shows that you can expect an average temperature of around 77°F / 25°C. But due to the very dry air, it can feel somewhat uncomfortable for some people. During the night, it will cool down to around 50°F / 10°C.

Chile does not have a lot of rainy days in December. You can expect around 3 rainy days, with on average 0.9 inches / 23 mm of rain during the whole month.

Average temperature
Average Sea temperature
Wintersun Comfort grade and huricane risk

The forecast for December 2025 is based on historical data and are averages. They will give a good indication what you can expect, but the daily temperature and rain will fluctuate during the month.

Things to see and do in Chile

Chile has many things to soo. With help from our visitors we have dived a list of things to see in. If you have any sugestions or improvements for this list, please let us know.

Museum of Pre-Columbian Art
MuseumThroughout the Year
The Museum of Pre-Columbian Art is a great place for creative-minded visitors.
Feast of the Virgin of Andacollo
Event/FestivalDec
Feast of the Virgin of Andacollo is held in December. This religious event gathers crowds of up to 150,000 attendees and two hundred dance groups from the entire community.
Museum of Memory and Human Rights
MuseumThroughout the Year
The Museum of Memory and Human Rights is a great place for history lovers.
San Cristóbal Hill
Nature/Wild LifeThroughout the Year
An aerial tramway is located in San Cristóbal Hill.
Father Sebastian Englert Anthropological Museum in Hanga Roa
MuseumThroughout the Year
Father Sebastian Englert Anthropological Museum in Hanga Roa will take you centuries back in time.
Valle de la Luna and the Atacama Desert
OtherThroughout the Year
Valle de la Luna means valley of the moon. You can ride dirt bikes in the desert.
Chilean National Museum of Fine Arts
MuseumThroughout the Year
The Chilean National Museum of Fine Arts has some wonderful art collections.
Centro Cultural Palacio La Moneda
OtherThroughout the Year
Centro Cultural Palacio La Moneda is a state of art cultural center.
Torres Del Paine National Park
ParkThroughout the Year
There are several activities you can do at Torres Del Paine National Park.
Easter Island & Rapa Nui National Park
ParkThroughout the Year
This island was first discovered on Easter Sunday. In Rapa Nui National Park, there are strange-looking ancient statues, very famous, yet mysterious, all without legs.
Santiago Metropolitan Park
ParkThroughout the Year
There is a railway, zoo, and garden in Santiago Metropolitan Park.

Shopping in Chile

Buying souvenirs and handicrafts in Chile is very easy, as there are many places to find these products. Of all the cities in the country, Santiago is the best place to buy all kinds of Chilean handicrafts.

  • Mall Espacio M - Compañía de Jesús 1214, Santiago, Región Metropolitana
  • In Patio Bellavista you will find a wide range of typical Chilean products just in the heart of the Bellavista district.
    If you would like visit a shopping center, we reccomend:
  • Los Dominicos is a small village where you can find all kinds of handicrafts.

Activities in Chile

Stargazing
The world's clearest skies can be found in Chile. Thanks to nature, geography, climate, and positioning, the night time skies of some parts of Chile become a window to the universe. You can hunt for shooting stars, learn about constellations, planets, and watch the stars.

Bird watching
Chile is a great destination for snowbirds that are birdwatching enthusiasts. There are many bird species you could see in the country like flamingos, penguins, and woodpeckers.

Visit World Heritage sites
Chile's territories include some cultural sites that are being preserved. Some of these sites are: The Churches at Chiloé, the Historic Quarter of Valparaiso, Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter office, the mining town of Sewell, etc.

Visit Robinson Crusoe Island
The fabled island exists! The Juan Fernandez Archipelago is a National Park in the central area that was declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO.

Wine tours
Tour cellars, old vineyard manors to discover and experience how the experts make some of the finest wines in the world.

Landscape Photography
Chile's landscape is an endless panorama of wonderful views. Some of which you can't get elsewhere. From the world's driest desert to the glaciers of Antarctica and Patagonia.

Fishing
Fishing is one of the most important activities in Belize and tourists can also have a go at it. There is an abundance of game fish and regardless of your fishing skills, you are almost guaranteed to make a catch.

Restaurants in Chile

In Santiago and major cities, you can find a wide range of restaurants serving both local and international food. With such an enormous coastline, you can expect fish and seafood almost everywhere. Chile is the world's second largest producer of salmon, as well as a number of other farmed sea products, which include oysters, scallops, mussels, trout and turbot.

  • Los Buenos Muchachos - Av. Ricardo Cumming 1031, Santiago, Región Metropolitana
  • Donde La Cuca - Cam. Internacional 3500, Montemar, Viña del Mar, Valparaíso
  • Don Vito e Zanoni - 8 Nte. 375, Viña del Mar, Valparaíso
  • El Fogón de Momo - Av. Condell 806, Providencia, Región Metropolitana
  • Portofino Restaurant - Bellamar 301, Valparaíso

More things to see in Chile

The Mummies Of Chinchorro
One of the fascinating attractions in Chile, The mummies are the oldest in the world! They're close to 8000 years old, which makes them even older than the Egyptian mummies.

The Moai
This is a world-famous tourist destination. The moai are monolithic human figures carved from stone by the Rapa Nui people. There are over a thousand of these statues. It is also a world heritage site.

Moon Valley
Located in San Pedro de Atacama, moon valley is used by NASA to carry out expeditions and tests because the terrain at the valley is very similar to that of Mars.

Caves
One of the world's largest cave systems is on Easter Island. snowbirds can explore its underground lava tunnels that give over 7000 meter (22967 feet) of gallery.

El tatio
This high altitude field is home to over 80 geysers. Strolling through the field can feel like an open-air natural Sauna.

More information about Chile

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