Early summer · Weather & things to do
Puerto Natales in December
Puerto Natales edges warmer than November, with highs of 55°F (13°C), lows of 42°F (6°C) and about 4.3 in (108 mm) of rain.
December opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 59/100 (3rd of 12).
- Avg high
- 55°F (13°C)
- Avg low
- 42°F (6°C)
- Rain
- 4.3 in (108 mm)
- Humidity
- 82%
- Cloud cover
- 83%
- Daylight
- ~16 h 25 min
- Comfort score
- 59/100 · Fair
What December feels like
It's cool, with highs near 55°F (13°C), so a proper jacket stays on most of the day.
Nights cool to an average low of 42°F (6°C).
Some rain is likely, about 4.3 in (108 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 83%.
It's breezy, with average winds near 11 mph (5.0 m/s) at ground level.
With about 16 h 25 min of daylight, evenings stay light late.
Plan around December
December is one of Puerto Natales's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: December – February.
- Longest days of the year, about 16 h 25 min of daylight.
- Comfort improves from 55/100 in November to 59/100.
- December sits inside the Nov – Mar window our Patagonia Peaks route recommends.
What to pack for December
- Insulated jackethighs only 55°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Windproof shellaverage wind 11 mph
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Puerto Natales in December
A mixed month: these picks balance outdoor stops with indoor fallbacks.
Afrigonia
Restaurant blending African and Patagonian flavors; lamb is the standout.
Why now A warm sit-down stop when highs sit around 55°F.
The Last Hope Distillery
Small distillery making gin and whisky with Patagonian botanicals.
Why now Somewhere to warm up between colder walks.
Museo Histórico Municipal
Small museum on the region's Indigenous, settler and ranching history.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop when highs sit around 55°F.
Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers boat trip
Full-day boat trip up the fjord to two glaciers in Bernardo O'Higgins National Park.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best Oct–Apr.
Cervecería Baguales
Local craft brewpub on the plaza with burgers and house beers.
Nearby in December
- Torres del Paine in December~67 mi · highs 36°F, 6.3 in rain or snow · 11°C (19°F) cooler by day, wetter
- El Chaltén in December~166 mi · highs 50°F, 6.0 in rain · 3°C (6°F) cooler by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~400 m to Puerto Natales's ~28 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Puerto Natales in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Puerto Natales?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 59/100. Expect highs of 55°F (13°C) and 4.3 in (108 mm) of rain. December is inside the Nov – Mar window our Patagonia Peaks route recommends.
How cold is Puerto Natales in December?
Average highs are 55°F (13°C) and average lows 42°F (6°C), making it the 3rd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Puerto Natales in December?
Some: about 4.3 in (108 mm) of rain falls across December on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 46.0 in (1168 mm).
What should I pack for Puerto Natales in December?
Bring insulated jacket (highs only 55°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely), windproof shell (average wind 11 mph) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Puerto Natales
Routes in season in December
- Patagonia Peaks Nov – Mar
Planning Puerto Natales in December?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.